Travellers Cheques vs ATM card
#16
Re: Travellers Cheques vs ATM card
The only issue I've had with gift cards is on the petrol pump and have had to pre-pay inside with the gift option.
#17
Re: Travellers Cheques vs ATM card
Hmmm....I obviously don't go out all that much...but been given the option in the few places around here that I've been to. Saying that, mostly pub type places where you swipe at the bar with those machines you usually see at the grocery store type of thing.
The only issue I've had with gift cards is on the petrol pump and have had to pre-pay inside with the gift option.
The only issue I've had with gift cards is on the petrol pump and have had to pre-pay inside with the gift option.
#18
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Re: Travellers Cheques vs ATM card
FYI if you do by a prepaid card and use it in a bar and/or restaurant in the US the issuing company automatically does an approval for a gratuity even if you are not putting the gratuity on the card. So if you have want to pay a $100 check with a $100 prepaid card (say AMEX)it will most probably be declined because they will figure in approval of at least $115 dollars. This has happened several times over the years in bars/restaurants that I have worked in. I always explain this to tourists and they are not very happy about it.
The banks and companies who issue the cards could care less about tips.
#19
Re: Travellers Cheques vs ATM card
It is mentioned in fine print about restaurants on most gift/prepaid cards. Whether it is from the card or merchant it will most probably be declined if this situation happens. The same happens with a regular credit card but since most people have more than the amount of the bill plus gratuity on the card it wouldn't (usually)get declined. I am just trying to save them from any possible issues.