HAL Rewards Credit Card Problem

[billroddy]

Today I booked a 36 day cruise on the Prinsendam on line. I entered data for payment using the HAL Rewards credit card and pushed submit:
Image my surprise when it came back CARD DECLINED!
I called HAL accounting and they said I would have to call the Barclay's credit card company.
It took three people before I found someone who increased my credit liimit to cover the voyage.
If you have the card or are thinking of getting one be sure the credit limit is adequate.
Bill
Ancient Mariner

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thanks for the warning -- I have no interest in getting HAL's credit crad.

Much prefer my AMEX Plat card.

[CaveDiving]

I believe that anyone who doesn’t know the limit on their credit cards and roughly how much of it is still available, ought to consider taking better control of their finances.

Scott & Karen

[CaroleC]

I believe that anyone who doesn’t know the limit on their credit cards and roughly how much of it is still available, ought to consider taking better control of their finances.

Scott & Karen

Ooooerrr, thats you told Bill!!!! :eek:

[Jade13]

I believe that anyone who doesn’t know the limit on their credit cards and roughly how much of it is still available, ought to consider taking better control of their finances.

Scott & Karen

Oh come on, I believe Bill stated last year he was in his 90's. I'm impressed he learned to use the computer and internet, and sharing info with folks on CC.

(Bill, thanks for reminding people, and sorry if I am mixed up on your age).

[MightyQuinn]

Today I booked a 36 day cruise on the Prinsendam on line. I entered data for payment using the HAL Rewards credit card and pushed submit: Image my surprise when it came back CARD DECLINED!Ancient Mariner, the good news is that you got it all sorted out & now have a 36-day cruise on Prinsendam to anticipate!
Thanks for sharing your experience with others here. :):)

[Pete Jackson]

And Cavediving ought to consider taking better control of their civility;)

[Himself]

I have a HAL Credit card and I only have a $500. limit on mine so I use it judiciously. I should do that with all my credit cards.

[Taxguy77]

I have a HAL Credit card and I only have a $500. limit on mine so I use it judiciously. I should do that with all my credit cards.

Everyone should!

[Crusing Bob]

Bill might have assumed that since the HAL card was for cruising that it had a generous limit rather than so restrictive. I think he deserves respect and credit for what he does and not snide remarks-give him a break as well as others.

[CaveDiving]

And Cavediving ought to consider taking better control of their civility;)

Pete Jackson,

Reminding someone to take control of their finances is certainly not stretching the limits of civility. If you believe that patting someone on the head and saying "That's all right, there's no need to know how much money you have before buying something" is civility, then we strongly disagree.

I do not appreciate the inference in your comment.

Scott & Karen

[CtheW0rld]

Bill might have assumed that since the HAL card was for cruising that it had a generous limit rather than so restrictive. I think he deserves respect and credit for what he does and not snide remarks-give him a break as well as others.

the problem with this is the title of the post. the OP presented this as a problem that was HAL's fault.

[Pete Jackson]

pete jackson,

reminding someone to take control of their finances is certainly not stretching the limits of civility. If you believe that patting someone on the head and saying "that's all right, there's no need to know how much money you have before buying something" is civility, then we strongly disagree.

I do not appreciate the inference in your comment.

Scott & karen

q.e.d.

[billroddy]

Actually it's 88. Just feels like 90 sometimes. All my memories are on my internet page, America Hurrah.

http://americahurrah.com/indexCC.html

Bill

Oh come on, I believe Bill stated last year he was in his 90's. I'm impressed he learned to use the computer and internet, and sharing info with folks on CC.

(Bill, thanks for reminding people, and sorry if I am mixed up on your age).

[Crusing Bob]

Good for you, Bill. My mother turned 93 this August and is active and also uses the computer which I think is impressive. We enjoy your posts always and don't hesitate to inform us of something.

Bob

[Jade13]

Actually it's 88. Just feels like 90 sometimes. All my memories are on my internet page, America Hurrah.

http://americahurrah.com/indexCC.html

Bill

Ok Bill, sorry for my error. You did sign your name as "ancient Mariner" :)

I will take a look at your web site. I love old photos.