The only thing I'd be using the card for would really be travel related. Flights, hotels, ferry rides, train rides, etc.
2007-12-13 10:36:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
if you are going to book everything in the usa i would get a discover card and pay off balance when do and reap the cash back bonus!!!
2007-12-17 00:20:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a debit card to buy an airline or train ticket, pay for a hotel bill, or pay for a car rental. However, you'll can still have problems if you don't have a credit card.
Hotels place a hold against customers' credit cards to ensure that they can't skip out without paying for room service or restaurant and bar tabs. If you don't have a credit card, you may be required to pay a substantial deposit. You can pay your final bill with a debit card even if you present a credit card at check-in.
Car rental companies also place a hold on your credit card to ensure that the car is returned and not damaged. Some companies won't rent to you without one. Others will require a substantial deposit. Again, you can pay your final bill with a debit card even if you present a credit card when you pick up the car.
It's possible to travel without a credit card, but it's not always easy.
2007-12-13 11:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by The Shadow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A DEBIT card works EXACTLY like a credit card with one exception. The funds are taken directly from your checking account and you never get a bill.
2007-12-13 10:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋