Carnival Gift Card Question

[WAHMto5]

Another (probably dumb) question about the e-certificates: :o

 

When you apply them onboard to your account, are those funds in your account immediately?

We want to buy Cheers when we board, so would like the funds right away. (would hate to postpone any alcohol consumption! :D)

 

Yes, they were always right away. I normally put down a certain amount to start the account when we first board and then add either $50.00-$100.00 gift cards as needed after that.

[LibratPDX]

Was considering the Verizon cards. Do you just apply the gift cards to your sail & sign account? Can you use them for final payments?

 

I have read that you can use them for your final payments, but only if you booked directly with Carnival. Some have mentioned their TA's were able to apply them but I wouldn't count on that!

 

It can be done online, but apparently only one certificate at a time, so most people call to have them applied to the bill.