Im trying to go on vacation to the dominican republic and have been saving up for a very long time, however you need a credit card to check in the hotel. Can i use my debit card that has a mastercard logo on it at the hotel? Will they accept it as a form of credit?
2007-04-20 06:15:30 · 11 answers · asked by molly s 1 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
Possibly. The honor all card rule still applies outside of the U.S. So, technically they can not refuse to honor a debit card for hotel and car rentals. Some still do. When you hand the card, say credit. Don't say debit. Your travel agent can help you out.
Notify your bank that you will be traveling there, so your card won't get blocked. Also, take your banks phone numbers in case you have trouble using the card. Make sure you have a higher daily authorization limit.
10.00 DOP = 0.312886 US dollar
Remember to include the currency exchange fee, which will not show on your receipt. This fee will show on your banks statement. Don't allow the merchant to do dynamic conversion if possible this will cost more.
2007-04-21 02:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a debit card is different from a credit card. a debit card has certain restrictions, such as a daily spending limit, you can only use it for a certain number of transactions a day and is often a nuisance for online transactions, because it causes pending charges wherein purchases that didn't go through will hold a certain amount of money in your bank account because you didn't have enough money in it. most vendors, especially for hotels and cars, would really prefer and ask for a credit card because they are confident that they will be able to get the payment for services rendered. but in some case, there are credit cards that also work as a debit card and vice versa. you may wanna check it out with your bank.
2007-04-20 08:32:54 · answer #2 · answered by donna-chan 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds to me like your debit card is a credit card
You may wan't to contact mastercard and find out
2007-04-20 06:26:12 · answer #3 · answered by mdm63 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it's called a debit card so you have to have it loaded with cash for u to be able to use it. i had one with a mastercard logo in it and i wasnt able to use it as a credit card. u can search via google if there is a debit card that can act as a credit card
2007-04-20 06:24:19 · answer #4 · answered by darcey 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Only if it has the Visa or Mastercard logo on it
2007-04-20 06:22:55 · answer #5 · answered by atlantagal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use a debit card as a credit card...however, the money you spend will NOT be held as credit. it will still be taken directly out of your checking account.
2007-04-20 08:46:23 · answer #6 · answered by Lola P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you can anywhere else in america , but I don't know about overseas...Try calling the hotel and paying ahead of time, to make sure it's accepted
2007-04-20 06:22:01 · answer #7 · answered by Cadaverella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can use it as a credit card as long as it has a visa or mastercard logo on it.....
2007-04-20 06:21:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should be able to use your debit card.
2007-04-20 07:06:53 · answer #9 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes u can if at the bottom it says mastercard or visa!!
2007-04-20 07:06:39 · answer #10 · answered by Issy L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋