Using giftcards for on board account

[msweezie]

Hi, I am going on a short cruise, and have recently purchased gift cards through AARP at a discount.  I used them on line to purchase my Cheers package.  I already have $100 on board credit coming to me.  If I present  $200 of gift cards when I check in at the cruise port to be put on my account,  if I don't use all of it, how does that work?  My plan is to use it for the casino.  Should  I just be sure to pull it all out at the casino?

 

Thanks in advance, leaving Friday!

[mz-s]

What I do is I fund my S&S account with a credit card, and at some point before the end of the cruise I visit guest services or a kiosk and pay off my balance with the gift card(s). That way I only use the amount I need from the cards.

[Lee Cruiser]

30 minutes ago, mz-s said:

What I do is I fund my S&S account with a credit card, and at some point before the end of the cruise I visit guest services or a kiosk and pay off my balance with the gift card(s). That way I only use the amount I need from the cards.

That’s what I do if I’m going to use a gift card 

[msweezie]

2 hours ago, mz-s said:

What I do is I fund my S&S account with a credit card, and at some point before the end of the cruise I visit guest services or a kiosk and pay off my balance with the gift card(s). That way I only use the amount I need  from the cards.

oh great idea!  Thank you!