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Hi. Looking for advice. My 19 year old daughter is traveling with a friend. they need a hotel room for one night. She does not have a credit card. I have a few questions, and would like advice on how to handle this.
Can I or should I book the room with my card under my name? Book the room with my card under her name?
can she use her debit card to pay the bill? or should I just pay the bill with the credit card and let her pay me back?
We got our daughter a credit card when she started college for just these reasons. Seems like so many things today require one, even cash doesn't work all the time.
It might be best if, once you decide what hotel, call them directly and ask what is best method for them. If something works, you can then make the reservation directly.
Plus, also what TNFF above said. My 21 y/o granddaughter has both just for this reason. And has been advised to ONLY use the credit card when traveling.
How about add her name to your card? It would help building her credit. Just make sure to check the statement diligently and set the spending limit clearly.
How about add her name to your card? It would help building her credit. Just make sure to check the statement diligently and set the spending limit clearly.
This. Call your cc company today. She will have a card by saturday.
Having just done this evacuating FL: You have to show your card and identification when you check in. They freeze the funds on it until you checkout.
There are different rules for debit cards but I'm not sure what they are.
Does her card have a VISA or Mastercard logo? That would be enough I think. You select "credit" not debit. I use my bank business card all the time and it's technically a debit card too.
But call the hotel and ask the manager and get a name.
I used Comfort Suites and they have a website you can reserve and cancel on. But call the actual hotel to be safe. They were very nice AND are renovating their properties. Nice properties and large breakfast LOL. Cost ran about 80 - 100 per night.
If or when you add her too your credit card, make sure that you can add her SSN, that would help building her credit history.
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