Can I travel using someone else's credit card?

I booked my Spice Jet air ticket from Dubai using my friend's credit card. What documents do I need when checking in?

Best Answer

I pulled out a booking I had made with Spicejet around 6 months back and in the second page they had this (emphasis mine)

Payment by foreign credit cards:

For all foreign (Non-Indian) credit / debit card payments, the card must be produced for physical verification at the airport check-in counter if the passenger is the cardholder. Incase the cardholder is not traveling, it is mandatory for the passenger to furnish to the airport check-in staff a physical copy of the front side of credit / debit card duly authorized by the cardholder, along with cardholder’s valid proof of identification. In the absence of such credit / debit card or copy and/or identity mismatch, we will be constrained to refuse the boarding. You may however pay through acceptable alternate mode of payment at the time of check-in and continue your journey.

I am sure the ticket PDF you have received will have similar text.

Keep a copy of credit card(CVV blanked out if you take copy of rear side in addition to front side) with a signed note by cardholder authorizing use of the card along with copy of their passport and you should be fine. Just to be safe, keep equivalent amount of money to pay at check-in if that doesn't work.

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Will I get caught if I use someone elses credit card?

You can use someone else's credit card if they let you. But if they don't give you permission, it's fraud - and that is a crime. If the card owner reports that card as being stolen or fraudulently used, the authorities will begin an investigation.

What happens if you use someone else card?

Felony Card Fraud In most states, if the thief uses a stolen credit card to buy goods or to get cash over the amount defined as a misdemeanor, the crime becomes a felony. Depending on the situation, thieves may face up to 15 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines. Again, thieves may also have to pay restitution.

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