Nilel Posted January 17, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I’m setting up my onboard credit card account and in the drop-down boxes it mentions visa discovery and American Express but not MasterCard. I wanted to use my MasterCard is this a possibility? I emailed Viking a couple of days ago but I haven’t heard back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Masterson Posted January 17, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Did you try using the email: tellus@viking.com? People seem to have a lot of luck using that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TayanaLorna Posted January 17, 2020 #3 Share Posted January 17, 2020 That is strange. My on board credit card is a Mastercard . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miami mama Posted January 18, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 18, 2020 I also found this strange when I tried it. However, when purchasing excursions I didn't have a problem using MasterCard. Sure hope they change this before I go. If it is not fixed on your account, you might be able to use it at the actual checkin for boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrina651 Posted January 18, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Whatever you choose, best to have a card that does not charge international transaction fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrina651 Posted January 18, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Nilel said: I’m setting up my onboard credit card account and in the drop-down boxes it mentions visa discovery and American Express but not MasterCard. I wanted to use my MasterCard is this a possibility? I emailed Viking a couple of days ago but I haven’t heard back. Also, there is no requirement to set up this information in advance. Why have your credit card information sitting on another server when it isn't absolutely necessary? It takes them less than a minute to swipe your card at embarkation. Edited January 18, 2020 by Peregrina651 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squawkman Posted January 18, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 18, 2020 30 minutes ago, Peregrina651 said: Whatever you choose, best to have a card that does not charge international transaction fees. This would be true for Viking river cruises - but not ocean as all on board charges are in $US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrina651 Posted January 18, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 18, 2020 11 hours ago, Squawkman said: This would be true for Viking river cruises - but not ocean as all on board charges are in $US. Viking uses a Swiss bank and even though we are charged in USD, some cards will consider this an international transaction. If you have a card that does not have any international transaction fees, then you avoid any surprises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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