Citi Card Gift Certificate

Can Citicard gift certificate be used to make payment on a cruise?

Yes. I have them and they are no different than an any other Carnival egift card. Oh, and they now have the option of having them mailed to you at no extra charge as opposed to Verizon that charges I believe $0.59 each :)

Make sure that is says "Carnival Gift Card" though and not the certificate. As I think that one must be used through their TA or something. I'm not logged in right now to there, so just be aware of which one you choose.

Just checked and I don't see the "Certificate" option anymore just the Gift Card. But if that's what you have, then read the fine print. I seem to remember it saying something about it having to be redeemed through their TA like the Discover Card one.

I would be buying them now, I better make sure I can use them to pay for cruise or use for tips.

Thanks.

If I buy this can I use this towards my sign and sail account on board?

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Yes you can use the Carnival Gift Cards for anything cruise related. From deposits, payments, on board charges, gratuities, casino, etc. I have used the Gift Cards for all of the above.

Yes you can use the Carnival Gift Cards for anything cruise related. From deposits, payments, on board charges, gratuities, casino, etc. I have used the Gift Cards for all of the above.

Thank you!

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Thank you!

 

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You're very welcome. Have a great cruise!

What can certificates be used for?

What can certificates be used for?

I believe the certificates can be used for paying for the cruise, but they must be redeemed (and your cruise booked) through their travel agency. Do you already have them or are you thinking about purchasing them? If you haven't bought any yet, then just go with the Gift Cards. They can be used either on board or before hand and for anything cruise related through Carnival.

I used four of them to pay for my next cruise. Saved me about $100

I used four of them to pay for my next cruise. Saved me about $100

Did you get the certificates or gift cards?

Did you get the certificates or gift cards?

I used the eGift Cards

Cool. Me too.

I'm not sure if OP is talking about the Carnival gift certificates through Citi's Thank You Rewards, but these gift certificates do have certain restrictions. One example is in the T&C is says "Certificates are not accepted for existing reservations and can only be used toward new bookings." Unlike the gift cards that don't have restrictions.

I checked my redemption options on Citi Thank You Rewards and I don't even see Carnival gift cards as an option, only the gift certificates. I really don't want to order the gift certificates because of all the restrictions and would prefer to get the gift cards instead.

I'm not sure if OP is talking about the Carnival gift certificates through Citi's Thank You Rewards, but these gift certificates do have certain restrictions. One example is in the T&C is says "Certificates are not accepted for existing reservations and can only be used toward new bookings." Unlike the gift cards that don't have restrictions.

 

I checked my redemption options on Citi Thank You Rewards and I don't even see Carnival gift cards as an option, only the gift certificates. I really don't want to order the gift certificates because of all the restrictions and would prefer to get the gift cards instead.

I agree. I remembered the Certificates having restrictions on them. Maybe you could call Citi and ask if they offer the GC. I don't know why the Thank You Rewards would be so different from the Easy Deals. Just different programs, I suppose.

Here is what was on mine I just bought from citi easy deals:

Redemption Instructions: To redeem towards the purchase of a Carnival cruise, call 1-800-Carnival or book online at http://www.carnival.com. To redeem towards activities/shore excursions or onboard gifts, drinks and fun, print and bring this e-card to the Guest Services Desk on board your cruise ship so it can be credited towards your Sail & Sign account.

So can be used on the ship

Here is what was on mine I just bought from citi easy deals:

 

Redemption Instructions: To redeem towards the purchase of a Carnival cruise, call 1-800-Carnival or book online at http://www.carnival.com. To redeem towards activities/shore excursions or onboard gifts, drinks and fun, print and bring this e-card to the Guest Services Desk on board your cruise ship so it can be credited towards your Sail & Sign account.

 

So can be used on the ship

But you bought the Gift Card, right? That's what I did too. There's a difference between the Gift Certificate and the Gift Card. I don't believe the Gift Certificate can be used like that.

I'm not sure if OP is talking about the Carnival gift certificates through Citi's Thank You Rewards, but these gift certificates do have certain restrictions. One example is in the T&C is says "Certificates are not accepted for existing reservations and can only be used toward new bookings." Unlike the gift cards that don't have restrictions.

 

I checked my redemption options on Citi Thank You Rewards and I don't even see Carnival gift cards as an option, only the gift certificates. I really don't want to order the gift certificates because of all the restrictions and would prefer to get the gift cards instead.

My experience is the same as bonnie&clyde. I ordered the certificates with Thank You points. They have been shipped, and I will book as soon as they arrive. It looks like they can't be used onboard or for excursions...only new bookings. I had no other options such as a gift card. Good luck!

The "Citi Easy Deals" have eGift Cards.

$100 gift card costs 10 points + $90.00

The terms state:

Carnival eGift Cards can be used for almost anything: towards the purchase of a Carnival cruise,activities/shore excursions, and redeemed onboard toward the Sail & Sign account for gifts, drinks, and fun.

I wish they had e-gift cards for the Citi double cash rewards card :(

The "Citi Easy Deals" have eGift Cards.

$100 gift card costs 10 points + $90.00

 

The terms state:

Carnival eGift Cards can be used for almost anything: towards the purchase of a Carnival cruise,activities/shore excursions, and redeemed onboard toward the Sail & Sign account for gifts, drinks, and fun.

I see these offered through the Citi Easy Deals program but also see the following under the terms and condistions.

TRAVEL AGENTS, AGENCIES OR ANY OTHER TRAVEL INTERMEDIARY SERVICE CANNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS DIGITAL GIFT CARD. Digital gift card is NON-COMMISSIONABLE at redemption.

So I don't think these can be used to pay for a cruise through a travel agent. Using them for OBC and to pay for excursions before departure should be easy enough.

I see these offered through the Citi Easy Deals program but also see the following under the terms and condistions.

 

 

 

So I don't think these can be used to pay for a cruise through a travel agent. Using them for OBC and to pay for excursions before departure should be easy enough.

Here is what it says on the actual egift card page after I purchased it (Identical to the terms when purchasing one directly through Carnival - in fact it refers you to their gift card website):

Usage Instructions

Redemption Instructions: To redeem towards the purchase of a Carnival cruise, call 1-800-Carnival or book online at http://www.carnival.com. To redeem towards activities/shore excursions or onboard gifts, drinks and fun, print and bring this e-card to the Guest Services Desk on board your cruise ship so it can be credited towards your Sail & Sign account.

Terms and Conditions

Terms & Conditions: Treat this e-card like cash. E-card recipient bears all risk of loss in the event this e-card, or its information, is lost, stolen, damaged or used without e-card holder’s permission. In no event is CCL Gifts, LLC or any parent, subsidiary or affiliate responsible or required to replace any e-card value. Card cannot be redeemed for cash unless required by law. Complete terms and conditions available at carnival.com/giftcardterms. Use of this e-card constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. This e-card does not expire. Digital gift card is non-refundable and will not be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. � 2012 Carnival Cruise Lines. All rights reserved. Bottom of Form Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas, Panama and Malta

When the "certificates" came via FedEx they were actual gift cards without restrictions of where or when to use them. I used them as I booked a cruise, but the Carnival rep said I could use them on the ship.