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Mummycat · 06-04-2012, 01:30 PM

Thanks for that info, it's just so frustrating that there should be a charge on an instant debit payment and not when adding it to credit card debt! Oh well whatever it takes to get there! Thanks again

bazzanoid · 06-04-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mummycat

Thanks for that info, it's just so frustrating that there should be a charge on an instant debit payment and not when adding it to credit card debt! Oh well whatever it takes to get there! Thanks again

It's because it's an American site - it's not the US government sticking you with the charge, it's just purely the UK banks charging you for using your debit card 'abroad' - some credit cards have a foreign transaction fee as well.

Always worth checking if you're with more than one bank to see who offers the lowest international transaction rates, then move money around if necessary to make it as cheap as possible!

wayneg · 06-04-2012, 01:49 PM

As above, its because its a US site. It will be same if you use your debit card in the US. Its the reason many of us get a credit card with no fees for foreign transactions. I use the Post offce credit card, no fees and full intebank rate.

Mummycat · 06-04-2012, 02:25 PM

Oh yes that makes sense I was thinking it was a uk sight duuuuh! There was me getting all cynical about the world!
Fab I'll have a look at my bank and see what they do. I'm looking at getting one of the post office travel cards you can pre load for the trip as heard good things. Thanks both of you

2Tiggies · 07-03-2012, 07:41 PM

What is the current cost of an ESTA? Sorry but it's been 2 years and I got my last ones free so I'm out of touch with this payment thing.

Oh and thanks for the heads up about the card fees. I will be sure to use the right fee free card. I probably wouldn't have thought of that if I'd not read this.

wayneg · 07-04-2012, 02:14 AM

They are $14pp. Only use the official link I read yesterday someone paid 4 x £39.99

2Tiggies · 07-04-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wayneg

They are $14pp. Only use the official link I read yesterday someone paid 4 x £39.99

Oh no!

I was just going to use the link Kenny put in the first post of this thread. Thanks for the info

Little Flower · 07-12-2012, 08:33 PM

Do you have to have the esta reference or any paperwork when you go through immigration? I did mine last Aug for NYC but I can't remember any of the details now

wayneg · 07-13-2012, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Little Flower

Do you have to have the esta reference or any paperwork when you go through immigration? I did mine last Aug for NYC but I can't remember any of the details now

No, below is the official response from the ESTA site, 99.9% of people never have a problem but I have read one post saying they were flying with Thomas Cook who insisted on a print out, I don't see how they can when its not required, they can get the info direct from DHS(Department of Homeland Security)
If don't have your ref number you can retrieve it with your name, date of birth and passport number, all details you do know.

Do travelers need to bring a paper printout of their travel authorization to the airport?

No. DHS will be able to communicate a traveler’s ESTA status to the carriers. However, DHS recommends that travelers print out the travel authorization application response in order to maintain a record of their traveler authorization application number and to have confirmation of their ESTA status

Little Flower · 07-13-2012, 05:59 AM

Thanks for this, we are flying Thomas Cook so I'd best printout just incase I guess

wilma-bride · 07-13-2012, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Little Flower

Thanks for this, we are flying Thomas Cook so I'd best printout just incase I guess

I always print mine anyway, just in case. better to be safe than sorry. Computer systems are all very well and good when they work

tracipierce · 07-29-2012, 02:58 AM

Hi all, as a few of you might be close to their ESTA's running out, I thought someone might be able to help me.
My 2 DD's and me got ESTAs a couple of years ago and they are due to run out on 28th Aug. We return from out trip this year on the 23rd August, so I thought, great won't have to pay for that then

however, I have since had emails from ESTA saying I need to update them.
It seems like common sense that if my ESTA is in date then we should be ok, but I have heard of some countries not allowing you entry if you don't have at least 6 months on your passport (seems ridiculous to me) Does anyone know if there is a minimum amount of days you need to have on your ESTA in order to use it? Could do without spending the extra money on them right now.

JANNYANS · 07-29-2012, 03:26 AM

As long as your ESTA is valid for the date of entry you will be fine .

tracipierce · 07-29-2012, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JANNYANS

As long as your ESTA is valid for the date of entry you will be fine .

Woo hoo, thanks!

mini one · 08-03-2012, 04:16 AM

Help should I start to worry??
We fly on 17th and just applied for our ESTA. Mine and DD all went through easy but DH says authorisation pending!!! It says a determination will be made in 72 hrs. We have been to Florida many times over the years and never had any problem before. Has this happened to anyone else??

06-04-2012, 01:49 PM	#198
wayneg VMK AceCaptainWayne I can't get my mouth to say healthy things Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dewsbury, UK Posts: 21,052	As above, its because its a US site. It will be same if you use your debit card in the US. Its the reason many of us get a credit card with no fees for foreign transactions. I use the Post offce credit card, no fees and full intebank rate. __________________ 1993Travelodge Maingate East,1997Holiday Inn Nikki Bird,1999Sheraton 4 Points/Clearwater Hilton, 2000(Xmas) Disney’s ASMo 2001Travelodge Maingate East, 2002 NYC Crowne Plaza Times Sq./Orlando Sheraton World Resort 2003(Aug) La Quinta Lakeside 2003(Oct) Disney Wonder +Raddison Parkway2004(Oct) Disney Magic + Homewood Suites, 2004(Xmas) Hilton DTD 2005(Oct) Disney Magic + BW Lakeside, 2005 (Xmas) BW Lakeside, 2006(Aug) Courtyard By Marriott LBV + 1st RCCL cruise, 2006(Oct) Disneyland, Cailfornia Howard Johnson, 2006(Xmas)Comfort Inn LBV,2007(Easter)Fairfield Inn, Marriott Village 2007(Aug)Courtyard By Marriott LBV, 2007(Oct) Disneyland CA, HoJo/Vegas, Flamingo,2008(Easter) Windsor Hills, Disney Wonder, Fairfield Inn 2008(Aug)Country Inn, 2nd RCCL, AKL, 2008(Oct)& 2008(Xmas)Fairfield Inn, 2009(May)Country Inn 2009(Aug)OKW, Disney Magic, Regal Sun 2010(Easter) Hampton Inn LBV 2010(Aug) Royal Pacific & OKW 2011(Feb)H.I. Express LBV 2011(Aug)OKW, Disney Dream, HI DTD 2011(Oct) Fairfield Inn 2012(Aug) Fairfield Inn, OKW 2012(Nov) Fairfield Inn 2013(Apr) Fairfield Inn LBV

07-03-2012, 07:41 PM	#200
2Tiggies I am subscribing to this thread just so I can see your shirt I like those water proof containers that hang around my neck on a lanyard Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Too many miles east of the Mouse Posts: 15,363	What is the current cost of an ESTA? Sorry but it's been 2 years and I got my last ones free so I'm out of touch with this payment thing. Oh and thanks for the heads up about the card fees. I will be sure to use the right fee free card. I probably wouldn't have thought of that if I'd not read this. __________________ October 2010 Trip Report

07-04-2012, 02:14 AM	#201
wayneg VMK AceCaptainWayne I can't get my mouth to say healthy things Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dewsbury, UK Posts: 21,052	They are $14pp. Only use the official link I read yesterday someone paid 4 x £39.99 __________________ 1993Travelodge Maingate East,1997Holiday Inn Nikki Bird,1999Sheraton 4 Points/Clearwater Hilton, 2000(Xmas) Disney’s ASMo 2001Travelodge Maingate East, 2002 NYC Crowne Plaza Times Sq./Orlando Sheraton World Resort 2003(Aug) La Quinta Lakeside 2003(Oct) Disney Wonder +Raddison Parkway2004(Oct) Disney Magic + Homewood Suites, 2004(Xmas) Hilton DTD 2005(Oct) Disney Magic + BW Lakeside, 2005 (Xmas) BW Lakeside, 2006(Aug) Courtyard By Marriott LBV + 1st RCCL cruise, 2006(Oct) Disneyland, Cailfornia Howard Johnson, 2006(Xmas)Comfort Inn LBV,2007(Easter)Fairfield Inn, Marriott Village 2007(Aug)Courtyard By Marriott LBV, 2007(Oct) Disneyland CA, HoJo/Vegas, Flamingo,2008(Easter) Windsor Hills, Disney Wonder, Fairfield Inn 2008(Aug)Country Inn, 2nd RCCL, AKL, 2008(Oct)& 2008(Xmas)Fairfield Inn, 2009(May)Country Inn 2009(Aug)OKW, Disney Magic, Regal Sun 2010(Easter) Hampton Inn LBV 2010(Aug) Royal Pacific & OKW 2011(Feb)H.I. Express LBV 2011(Aug)OKW, Disney Dream, HI DTD 2011(Oct) Fairfield Inn 2012(Aug) Fairfield Inn, OKW 2012(Nov) Fairfield Inn 2013(Apr) Fairfield Inn LBV

07-12-2012, 08:33 PM	#203
Little Flower Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Walking right down the middle of Main Street USA Posts: 489	Do you have to have the esta reference or any paperwork when you go through immigration? I did mine last Aug for NYC but I can't remember any of the details now __________________

07-13-2012, 05:59 AM	#205
Little Flower Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Walking right down the middle of Main Street USA Posts: 489	Thanks for this, we are flying Thomas Cook so I'd best printout just incase I guess __________________

06-04-2012, 01:30 PM	#196
Mummycat Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stone cross east Sussex Posts: 69	Thanks for that info, it's just so frustrating that there should be a charge on an instant debit payment and not when adding it to credit card debt! Oh well whatever it takes to get there! Thanks again

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06-04-2012, 02:25 PM	#199
Mummycat Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stone cross east Sussex Posts: 69	Oh yes that makes sense I was thinking it was a uk sight duuuuh! There was me getting all cynical about the world! Fab I'll have a look at my bank and see what they do. I'm looking at getting one of the post office travel cards you can pre load for the trip as heard good things. Thanks both of you

07-29-2012, 02:58 AM	#207
tracipierce DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wigan, UK Posts: 1,211	Hi all, as a few of you might be close to their ESTA's running out, I thought someone might be able to help me. My 2 DD's and me got ESTAs a couple of years ago and they are due to run out on 28th Aug. We return from out trip this year on the 23rd August, so I thought, great won't have to pay for that then however, I have since had emails from ESTA saying I need to update them. It seems like common sense that if my ESTA is in date then we should be ok, but I have heard of some countries not allowing you entry if you don't have at least 6 months on your passport (seems ridiculous to me) Does anyone know if there is a minimum amount of days you need to have on your ESTA in order to use it? Could do without spending the extra money on them right now. __________________ July 06 WDW Grosvenor HotelAug 07 Pop with free dining & party July 08 DLP Santa FeAug 09 POFQ with FREE dining Dec 2010 POP with Santa Aug 2012 Clarion LBV

07-29-2012, 03:26 AM	#208
JANNYANS DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,371	As long as your ESTA is valid for the date of entry you will be fine . __________________ 1983-1998 various hotels 1998-2011 Lake Davenport Estates

08-03-2012, 04:16 AM	#210
mini one Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 17	Help should I start to worry?? We fly on 17th and just applied for our ESTA. Mine and DD all went through easy but DH says authorisation pending!!! It says a determination will be made in 72 hrs. We have been to Florida many times over the years and never had any problem before. Has this happened to anyone else??

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