Is there a benefit to purchasing an airline ticket with a credit card and not a debit card?
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Actually, you can still dispute any charges on a debit card just as you would a credit card or an ATM transaction.\n\nSome credit cards offer theft protection for purchases.  This service is generally not available to debit card users.\n\nYou can earn points or receive cash back if your credit card has those features.\n\nBut apart from those, there really isn't a big difference between a credit card and a debit card.
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I think the reccomendation to change your terms of services to not refund shipping is a good one.  You still have the flexibility to be more generous with your repeat customers\nthan some questionable first time buyer.\n \nIf your credit card processing company requires these terms, you may be able to get around it by requiring a non-refundable deposit(or at least for "very urgent delivery") as a separate payment.\n\nAnother alternative is to add to your delivery fees to cover the occasional deadbeat.
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Depends on the company offering the card.  Check your cc info or call company rep and ask them.\n\nRival
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"I answered this question earlier - seems like you asked twice. But just in case you did not see the other answer - I'll repeat here".\n\nFirstly, you need to understand the reward system of the Blue Card. The reward program is exactly identical as the Membership Rewards program for Amexs' charge cards. The one difference is in the airline program.\n\nThe Membership Rewards program has 21 airline partners where you can transfer one point for one miles equivalent in their partners air miles program. For the Blue card, you need 2 points to transfer to 1 mile. Hence you need to spend twice the amount to get equivalent miles. You can get around this by paying an annual for the full membership rewards program, which cost $40.00. Then one point can be transferred for one mile.\n\nAs to how many miles you need to fly to the philippines, it depends on which airline you use. You have to check the airlines frequent flyer program to find out. Once you have this information, you can then figure out how much you need to spend on the card before you can get your free airline ticket to the Philippines.
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Yep, credit cards are better for security's sake.  And the currency exchange cost is actually better than you will usually pay at the kiosks and banks over there.  BUT... most credit card issuers have started adding on big (2-3%) additional fees on every overseas transaction.  I don't put up with that, so before my last trip to Europe, I left all my regular credit cards at home (they all had extra fees), and applied for a new card from Target Bank (which doesn't carry the extra junk fee).  Used my Target Visa throughout Europe, and had a blast.  I also remember State Farm and HBSC as two other companies that still issue cards without the extra fee.  I'd check in to one of those before you travel.\n\nBut, you'll want to carry a little bit of cash for those late-night emergencies where you can't find anyone to take credit.  Probably not as much of a problem in Paris as it was in Eastern Europe, but I'm sure there are still a lot of things you'll want that you can't buy with credit.\n\nEnjoy your trip.
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Yes you do.The very nature of ecommerce is to for the buyer to receive their product or service ASAP.Likewise the seller  wants to sell while the visitor is there.You could operate on checks and money orders ,but that involves additional cost(postage) and elongated time for the buyer to receive their product or service,as the seller has to wait for the check to clear and then ship.Many items(non tangible)do not require a shipping cost ,but if you have to send a hard copy,then you have additional shipping cost added to the cost of the product or service.This is the day of instant acquisition and gratification,and if the customer doesn't buy from you because you offer no way to pay immediately,they will buy from someone else.Sellers are not responsible for credit card debt,the credit card holder is,and its about time they shoulder the responsibility for their own mismanagement.
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Your best bet is to call the airline.  Different airlines have different policies and fees depending on the ticket.  It's possible that he may be able use that ticket as a credit towards a future flight, though he might incur a transfer fee.
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I think agents have been getting squeezed out of their commissions from airlines.  Used to be they got a percentage of the ticket price, but I think most airlines changed that policy a few years ago to a set amount (like $50) for all tickets regardless of price.  Many agents I believe now charge a fee to customers for airline tickets.
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I love American Airlines and CitiBank's card:\n\nAadvantage Mastercard\n\nI earn 1 mile for each $1 and they have a million more ways to earn miles.\nWe put EVERYTHING on this card, including groceries, gas....and it pays for us to go on our family vacation about every other year.  We don't even have to save for vacations anymore!\nTwo years ago we went to Hawaii and it paid for our airfare and hotel.\nThey have remarkable service, too.  They call whenever there is any questionable activity to ensure that no one has taken your number and charging on it.\nHighly recommend them!
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The first two answers your question received are correct, in a limited sense, but there are great differences that they failed to mention.\n\nThe biggest difference to you, as a consumer, might be the protections available to you when you use a debit or credit card to make a purchase.\n\nIf you use a credit card to purchase something, and you find that the item is faulty, or not as advertised, or the seller fails to deliver it in proper order, or perhaps fails to deliver it at all, you can challenge the charge and if you can substantiate your case, the charge can be reversed.\n\nIf you use a debit card, you are guaranteed no such protections.\n\nI'm not recommending you cut up all your debit cards and use only credit cards, just pointing out a major difference between credit and debit cards, which is what you asked about.
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First off, each credit card is different. Many have a higher minimum amount you need to pay each month. They all have completely different interest rates. My advice is not to put anything on a credit card that you can't immediately pay off. Otherwise you'll get bombarded with interest rates. There's really no reason to put $20 on a credit card. Why not get a debit card instead. It's linked to your checking/savings accounts and will only let you spend what you have available.
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Definately use the corporate card.  You're putting your personal finances at risk if you use your own.  What happens if you charge your travel expenses and the company goes out of business?  You're stuck with the bill.\n\nDon't fall into the trap of using a personal credit card for any kind of bonus (cashback, travel miles, etc.).  I believe the risk of using a personal card outweighs the potential benefits.
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Go to their web site and you can, but you will need a credit card...
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http://www.creditcardguide.com/airmiles.html
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Either would be OK if you need another credit card. I would check the benefits of any card before I just got one.
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As long as there is no "annual fee" you wont pay anything unless you use it.\n\nThe APR stands for annual percentage rate, which is the interest they will charge you on purchases if you dont pay them off in one billing cycle.\n\nMinimum finance charge means that if you carry a balance past one billing cycle they will at least charge you $1 in interest, even if the interest would only mathematically equal 79 cents.\n\nsomtimes these types of cards are good because you get advance notice of sales and extra coupons.\n\nbut they are also very tempting to use when you really cannot afford your purchase.\n\nbe careful, and be informed!
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Credit card companies protect you against fraud if someone steals your credit card information.  I've had it happen, and both Mastercard and Visa were more than happy to cancel the charges and investigate the crime. \n\nShopping online is safer than giving your credit card to the waiter at a restaurant. They dissappear behind a wall for a minute with it and who knows what they do with it.  If they are honest: nothing... if they aren't:... you get the idea.\n\nShopping online is very convenient as long as you don't mind waiting for shipping.  I never buy electronics locally if I can avoid it because I always get a better deal online than anything available in this city.\n\nSome useful websites for shopping online:\nhttp://www.pricegrabber.com\nhttp://www.pricewatch.com\nhttp://www.dealtime.com\nhttp://www.ebay.com