Can I pay my friends Booking.com reservation using my own debit card at check in?
I have recently booked a hotel with my friends card through booking.com. She will not make it to the hotel for check in time and I know booking.com doesn’t charge your card right away. They say it’s just a way to secure your room.
Can I use my own debit card at check in to pay the full amount? If so will booking.com charge her card still being said her card is on file with booking.com?
Best Answer
There are roughly two types of reservations with booking.com. The reservation which is paid upfront. In that case it's clearly stated when booking the accommodation. If so, then your friend's creditcard will be charged. The other type of booking is the one where you pay upon check-in or check-out. You're free to choose which payment method you use (off course only those accepted by the hotel). If you're not showing up, the hotel might charge your friend's creditcard though. Based on your description, your reservation would be payable upon arrival. You can thus pay with your own card.
If you're not sure if upfront payment applies to the booking, just give booking.com a call. In my experience, they're always happy to help.
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Can we use debit card in booking com?
Booking.com allows guests to book using visa debits (not a credit card) when our requirements are to have a credit card.How do I make a payment on booking com?
Log in to the extranet. Click on 'Finance' and then click on 'Bank details' Under 'Receiving money from Booking.com', click on 'Add bank details' Enter your bank details.Can you check in to a hotel with a debit card?
It's usually perfectly acceptable to use a debit card for an incidentals deposit. Call your hotel to confirm. Be aware that unlike a credit card where an amount is "on hold", the actual nightly deposit account will be taken from a debit card and refunded after you check out.How do I charge my guest on booking com?
Here's how to charge a virtual credit card (VCC) for a reservation that the guest paid for online:Reservation on Booking.com without a credit card
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