Showing credit card for international flight purchased with online travel agency
I recently purchased a ticket for my friend to fly from Argentina to the US. He will be flying with Delta. I am concerned that he will be asked to show my credit card at the check-in desk, but he does not have it.
I know Delta frequently asks to see credit cards, but I purchased the ticket via Expedia, so I don't think they will do so, seeing that they will not be charged if it were to be a fraud.
Does anyone have additional knowledge about this?
Best Answer
Yes. I do have knowledge about this since I fly Delta internationally a lot from the USA to Ghana and Delta always requests you show credit card for locations like Ghana with reputations for fraud.
If you buy it from the Delta website, it alerts you about the requirement and you have to click a check box in agreement before you can purchase the ticket so you're aware.
If you bought it from Expedia however, it's Expedia that makes the payment to Delta and thus you're exempt from having to show the physical card.
If you're still uncomfortable after my explanation, you can also go to a Delta office any day before the persons flight and show the card. I did that when I purchased tickets for others directly from the Delta website.
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Do we need to show credit card at airport?
No, the credit card is used for the payment of the ticket only. Depending on the requirements of airport authorities, you will need to present your travel documents and a mobile boarding pass, a paper boarding pass printed out by you or a paper boarding pass picked up from the check-in desk.Can I buy flight ticket with credit card?
Every time you purchase an airline ticket with your credit card, you could be earning valuable bonus points or miles toward your next award trip. And you can't forget about the perks that make your flights go smoother and protect you when things go wrong, such as airport lounge access and trip delay reimbursement.Do you need to show credit card at airport Delta?
If the purchaser is not traveling, they can show us their credit/debit card and ID at an airport ticket counter or another ticket office location, whichever is most convenient.Can I use my credit card internationally?
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted worldwide. If an establishment takes credit cards, it's a good bet that your Visa or Mastercard will work. American Express and Discover have an international presence, too, but they are accepted by fewer merchants.Buying Flight Ticket Online (10 MISTAKES + Google Flights tips)
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