Cashing Out OBC

[grak]

Can OBC be cashed out…..How? Where?  I can’t find enough things I want to spend it on.

[Rick&Jeannie]

@grak Transfer it to your casino account...play a few slots and then cash out at the casino cage.

Edited November 2, 2023 by Rick&Jeannie

[tothemall&beyond]

1 hour ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

@grak Transfer it to your casino account...play a few slots and then cash out at the casino cage.

Best to keep your counsel on this (ie. BE QUIET) and not broadcast it! It's one of the few things that has not been taken away from us --- yet. Would like to keep it that way! 

Edited November 2, 2023 by tothemall&beyond

[tothemall&beyond]

1 hour ago, grak said:

Can OBC be cashed out…..How? Where?  I can’t find enough things I want to spend it on.

Not one of the things to be discussed on a forum monitored by Princess.

[Rick&Jeannie]

They know that it takes place. As long as *you* (the person wanting to cash out) do not publicize it and keep it rather small scale  you shouldn't have any trouble. 

[CastMember 02]

23 minutes ago, tothemall&beyond said:

Best to keep your counsel on this (ie. BE QUIET) and not broadcast it! It's one of the few things that has not been taken away from us --- yet. Would like to keep it that way! 

Exactly !  On our last voyage the casino hosts caught on to this and MANY guests accounts were  frozen for violating the rules of their OBC. This was on Discovery about a month ago.

[skynight]

Not directly. If it is non-refundable it's use it or lose it. If it is refundable then you will receive a check in the mail about 6 weeks or so after you disembark. The check arrives in a plain envelope from a 3rd party and looks a lot like junk mail. Not certain but I have read that if you have $25 or less of refundable OBC that can be cashed out at Passenger Services.

[skynight]

4 minutes ago, CastMember 02 said:

Exactly !  On our last voyage the casino hosts caught on to this and MANY guests accounts were  frozen for violating the rules of their OBC. This was on Discovery about a month ago.

This happens with slots. Not so much with craps and other table games. I usually play craps. Way better odds than slots. You win or lose quickly.

[memoak]

3 minutes ago, skynight said:

This happens with slots. Not so much with craps and other table games. I usually play craps. Way better odds than slots. You win or lose quickly.

Yeah but they are looking to make a few plays for little money and then cash out. Hard to do that on table games

[skynight]

3 minutes ago, memoak said:

Yeah but they are looking to make a few plays for little money and then cash out. Hard to do that on table games

True. But it's way more fun and you are playing with house money. Of course you have to start with at least $100, usually more.

[memoak]

4 minutes ago, skynight said:

True. But it's way more fun and you are playing with house money. Of course you have to start with at least $100, usually more.

If you are looking for fun yes but most of these folks are looking to just get cash for the OBC. They have $100 OBC play 2 $2 spins and cash the rest. They are the ones who get there medallions frozen

[Ombud]

👋I had mine frozen once.👋 Ran Slot Pull without informing casino that morning (had informed Casino Mgr previous evening). Cashed out, distributed funds, oops.... locked out until Casino Mgr got on duty. Now I let cashier know what's what before slot pull

[Bgwest]

One would think that some people darn well ought to know better. 
But no. SMH

[MelbTone]

1 hour ago, skynight said:

. If it is refundable then you will receive a check in the mail about 6 weeks or so after you disembark.

Yes, happened to me at the start of this year. Not having sent or received a cheque in years, it took me a few seconds to realise what it was. If the OBC is non-refundable use it in the shop on something like batteries that you can use over time.

[CaptainPedantic]

UK-based passengers are now advised to "cash out" at reception before disembarking, since due to GDPR concerns our credit card details are immediately removed once we've left.

[Bgwest]

20 hours ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

As long as *you* (the person wanting to cash out) do not publicize it and keep it rather small scale  you shouldn't have any trouble. 

You mean like posting on a public forum with an international audience including Carnival Corporation personnel? 

[Rick&Jeannie]

7 minutes ago, Bgwest said:

You mean like posting on a public forum with an international audience including Carnival Corporation personnel? 

I truly believe that a connection made back to a specific poster would be very unlikely.  But...that's just an opinion. 

[Bgwest]

17 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

I truly believe that a connection made back to a specific poster would be very unlikely.  But...that's just an opinion. 

WHAT? 
Who in blazes focuses on a single poster?

The issue is talking about things best left alone for fear of triggering a wholesale change in policy. 
Now it’s time for me to shut the heck up and follow my own advice. 

[mtnesterz]

21 hours ago, skynight said:

...Not certain but I have read that if you have $25 or less of refundable OBC that can be cashed out at Passenger Services.

This was our experience in August this year, so, it's current. Up to $25 in cash at Passenger Services, I did have to go to the Elite lounge the night before and have a Boulevardier to bring the amount under $25. Those are really good BTW. Like a Negroni but with rye whiskey instead of gin.