Joebucks Posted August 24, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 24, 2017 So I found a gift card for 10% off. The problem is that it is not here in time for the final payment on my account which is due tonight. It should be here later this week though. What are the odds Carnival will extend my date? What are my options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted August 24, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Call Carnival and ask for an extension. I've read posts here on this board that Carnival will extend final payment due date by a few days if you ask. I don't think I'd mention the gift card dilemma. Just tell them your check has unexpectantly been delayed a few days (or some other good reason). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted August 24, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 24, 2017 10% off of what? usually they are cruise credits with a dollar value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted August 24, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 24, 2017 10% off of what? usually they are cruise credits with a dollar value Some of the gift cards marketed by 3rd party companies are available at 10% off of face value. $90 for $100 $450 for $500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted August 24, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Call Carnival and ask for an extension. I've read posts here on this board that Carnival will extend final payment due date by a few days if you ask. I don't think I'd mention the gift card dilemma. Just tell them your check has unexpectantly been delayed a few days (or some other good reason). I agree with this poster. Otherwise use it to fund your S&S account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryred Posted August 24, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Generally your PVP can mediate an extension which is usually for 3 days. Just a heads up there is a thread here about fraudulent gift cards from resellers. The system accepts the payment then 2-7 days later Carnival contacts you that the card was later denied, asking you to call (the # on your booking confirmation) with a new payment method . You could risk losing your booking if after getting the extension the if the card(s) turn out to be NG. So if you have another method to pay off the cruise use it, saving the card(s) for a less critical payment such as excursions or beverage packages. The ones from reward programs are not a problem, so it is much easier to list the legit discounted and reward point purchased companies Verizon, AARP, AllState, Citibank, and Thank-You Rewards. Sent from my STV100-2 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted August 24, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Some of the gift cards marketed by 3rd party companies are available at 10% off of face value. $90 for $100 $450 for $500 Yes I know this, but the OP is alluding to 10% off the cruise, which I never heard of I funded my Cheers with AARP cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted August 24, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Yes I know this, but the OP is alluding to 10% off the cruise, which I never heard of I funded my Cheers with AARP cards. I'll bet dollars to donuts they are referring to one of the gift cards purchased at 10% off face value like the ones from AARP/Verizon. 10% off is a solid discount. If OP can't use it to pay for the cruise, they should just pay off cruise but NOT pay for anything else pre-cruise that does not need to be paid for and just apply the gift card to their S&S account as mentioned elsewhere in the thread; after asking for a courtesy extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhsails Posted August 24, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Yes I know this, but the OP is alluding to 10% off the cruise, which I never heard of I funded my Cheers with AARP cards. Not what OP alluded to at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryred Posted August 24, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Here's the link to the thread I alluded to in my post above http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2532735 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted August 24, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Not what OP alluded to at all. I beg to differ. The OP was clearly stating that they "found" a gift card for 10% off. Gift cards are not "coupons" which would give you 10% off of anything, they are simply a cash-equivalent means of tender. They purchased (i.e., found) a gift card at a 10% discount. So I found a gift card for 10% off. The problem is that it is not here in time for the final payment on my account which is due tonight. It should be here later this week though. What are the odds Carnival will extend my date? What are my options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknoge3k Posted August 24, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Yes I know this, but the OP is alluding to 10% off the cruise, which I never heard of I funded my Cheers with AARP cards. But if you pay for your entire cruise (like most who use the gift cards, including myself do) then you're getting 10% off your cruise, basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted August 24, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Not what OP alluded to at all. "So I found a gift card for 10% off" really and you know this how? nothing about a dollar value, he spoke of paying off the cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galatz Posted August 24, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I was going to suggest the same thing, unless its a huge dollar value, just suck it up and pay now and use the gift cards to funds S&S or tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted August 24, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 24, 2017 But if you pay for your entire cruise (like most who use the gift cards, including myself do) then you're getting 10% off your cruise, basically. While that is true (I do so myself), the poster I was replying to seemed to indicate that they believed that the OP was talking about some sort of card that automatically gave them 10% off on a cruise, not that they purchased a gift card for 10% off. Subtle, I know, but it is a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxer Posted August 24, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I'd book another cruise when the gift cards come. :) Or use them to pay for my on board expenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinchem Posted August 24, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Does it matter? Never heard from op again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobySue2 Posted August 24, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 24, 2017 You can pay with your credit card right now so you don't miss final payment and then you can call Carnival back when the gift card comes in and they will credit your credit card. It's easy peasy. I do it all the time!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted August 24, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thanks for the replies. I had purchased this from AARP for 10% off. As it turns out, my account was set to autopay, and already charged my card. Carnival said no problem, we can change payments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted August 24, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thanks for the replies. I had purchased this from AARP for 10% off. As it turns out, my account was set to autopay, and already charged my card. Carnival said no problem, we can change payments. Very good! Thanks for returning to post the outcome. Happy sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted August 24, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thanks for the replies. I had purchased this from AARP for 10% off. As it turns out, my account was set to autopay, and already charged my card. Carnival said no problem, we can change payments. 10% off of what, you are not being specific, what did you purchase from AARP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted August 25, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 25, 2017 10% off of what, you are not being specific, what did you purchase from AARP? The gift cards I described; you said you were aware of them. What are you asking OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNShadyLady Posted August 25, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Thanks for the replies. I had purchased this from AARP for 10% off. As it turns out, my account was set to autopay, and already charged my card. Carnival said no problem, we can change payments. Whoa Nelly! I didn't know this. Just today I received four $100 gift cards purchased through AARP. My February cruise is already paid in full on credit card. I was going to hold the gift cards for S&S, but now I'm thinking I should just call and use them toward the price of the cruise and credit $400 back to the credit card. Also less risk of misplacing them between now and February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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