Room charges with debit card

[MaggieMoo'sMom]

I plan on putting my debit card down for our room charges during our upcoming Poly trip. Has anyone used a debit card for this purpose and does it pull out $1500 as a preauthorization? I just would rather use cash if it is going to because I do not want my funds tied up in that for who know how long...Anyone done this? Thanks!!!

 

[SharonZ]

I always use my debit card for my room charges. They do not put any hold on your card (they may "ping" it to make sure it is valid), and they charge it only after you've reached your $1,500 limit for a deluxe hotel, or upon checkout.

 

[MaggieMoo'sMom]

I always use my debit card for my room charges. They do not put any hold on your card (they may "ping" it to make sure it is valid), and they charge it only after you've reached your $1,500 limit for a deluxe hotel, or upon checkout.

Thank you!!! I just wanted to know before I go!

 

[Missytara]

A little hint - I do this every year, since I don't want to go over my budget.

I take a small calculator and a big binder clip. I keep all my slips together and each night I tally up the day, and carry over the amount the previous day(s).

Then I know exactly how much I have spent and I have all my slips together, to check online when I get home.

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

You can go to the Conceirge desk any time during the day and they will print out a list of your charges for you so you can check them. I usually do this in the evening on my way back to the room. They don't actually cash it out then, unless you want them to. I usually put down cash and at the botton of the printout it tells me how much I have left

Suzanne