Casino Cash directly into Player Bank?

[sheltry]

Hi!

 

I've always purchased the max ($500) general cruise cash each cruise. If I purchase the casino cruise cash, does that amount automatically go into my casino Player Bank or is it OBC?

 

Thanks!

[CharlesKru]

Hi!

 

I've always purchased the max ($500) general cruise cash each cruise. If I purchase the casino cruise cash, does that amount automatically go into my casino Player Bank or is it OBC?

 

Thanks!

 

I cant answer your question... I do have a question though, why are you in such a hurry to give Carnival your money ahead of time? You could simply put the money in a simple savings account and withdraw it to apply on the ship.

 

Hopefully someone can provide you an answer.

[sheltry]

Because I'm smart with my money. The few cents my $500 would earn in my simple savings account (until my cruise) would cost me more (in travel costs) to go withdraw it before my cruise.

[d12j28]

I've never seen casino cruise cash as an option.

[CharlesKru]

Because I'm smart with my money. The few cents my $500 would earn in my simple savings account (until my cruise) would cost me more (in travel costs) to go withdraw it before my cruise.

 

 

Thanks for the answer. Not sure I agree, but I do see your point.

 

I have a cruise for Nov 2018, I just cant see giving any company any more money than I am required to ahead of time.

 

Perhaps if I was cruising next week then I could see doing it, but not 165 or 650 days out as your signature indicates your next cruises will be. Surely, you will drive by the bank between now and your cruise to go grocery shopping, to work, or to even deposit something...

 

$500 at .5% ( not hard to find ) would yield $2.50 for the year... or almost $1.25 for the time till your next cruise. My credit union is now offering 1.5% so that is about $3.75.

 

Again, good luck with getting the answer and thanks for answering back. It is always interesting to see other peoples point of view.

[sailor05]

I wasn't aware they had casino cruise cash. I knew they had bar cash, photo cash, and cruise cash.

 

I have the Carnival credit card and if I purchase the $500 cash i get double the points which would be 1,000 points which equals $10. So goes the theory of making more in the credit union :rolleyes:

[CharlesKru]

I wasn't aware they had casino cruise cash. I knew they had bar cash, photo cash, and cruise cash.

 

I have the Carnival credit card and if I purchase the $500 cash i get double the points which would be 1,000 points which equals $10. So goes the theory of making more in the credit union :rolleyes:

 

Interesting, my Carnival credit card ( which I stopped using because I have better options) gives me double points also for Carnival Purchases, but 1,000 points is worth $1, not $10.

 

If yours is a giving that rate of return I should probably ask them why I dont get that. That equates to 20% cash back for purchases on Carnival, which I have never heard of any company getting anywhere near.. It is also 10% back on all regular purchase. 2% like mine card offers makes sense more sense for the credit card company.

 

Even if you do get 20% back, the problem here is I could still do that after the cruise is over, having my S&S card charge to my Carnival card. Earn my .5% at the Credit union till a month and a half AFTER my cruise. Then pay off the card in full and get the bonus points from it on my next cruise. And since the OP has two booked there is a next cruise to apply it too. Now you have used your money to make more money, not given it early to a corporation.

[CharlesKru]

Since I have been posting off topic so much I figured I would check on your actual topic for you.

 

Carnival does not sell Cruise cash for casino in their Funshops. I called my PVP and he said that he has not heard of that, but did know of the bar/photo/cash versions.

 

I did several searches online and have not found any place that refs it. So, I do not think this still exists. I know Princess does it, as we saw it last night when looking for something else in their cruise personalizer.

[sheltry]

Ah! Princess, not Carnival. Thank you very much!! 8 days until your cruise - I'm jealous!!

[lookitsmikel]

Interesting, my Carnival credit card ( which I stopped using because I have better options) gives me double points also for Carnival Purchases, but 1,000 points is worth $1, not $10.

 

 

 

If yours is a giving that rate of return I should probably ask them why I dont get that. That equates to 20% cash back for purchases on Carnival, which I have never heard of any company getting anywhere near.. It is also 10% back on all regular purchase. 2% like mine card offers makes sense more sense for the credit card company.

 

 

 

Even if you do get 20% back, the problem here is I could still do that after the cruise is over, having my S&S card charge to my Carnival card. Earn my .5% at the Credit union till a month and a half AFTER my cruise. Then pay off the card in full and get the bonus points from it on my next cruise. And since the OP has two booked there is a next cruise to apply it too. Now you have used your money to make more money, not given it early to a corporation.

 

 

Your math is a little off [emoji3] 1,000 points is $10 and equals 1% on non carnival purchases and 2% on Carnival purchases.

 

Personally I get Cruise Cash because I do a lot of secret shopping and independent contractor side projects and many of them pay via a virtual Visa card. Instead of having to request a check, I just use the card number to buy cruise cash so I know I'm all set to go on my upcoming trip!

 

Not to mention, from a mental standpoint, it's a lot easier for me to enjoy my vacation and purchase drinks and other things I wouldn't normally knowing the money is already on my account and everything is essentially already "paid" for. Although deep down inside I know it would be the same in the end, it would be a lot harder for me to enjoy my trip knowing I'm racking up a bill that I then have to take money out of my savings account to cover. Again, I know it's the same in the end... but I'm able to enjoy my trip a lot better and not feel guilty when I've given Carnival my money in small increments vs a huge chunk at the end.

 

 

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[winddawn]

Hi!

 

I've always purchased the max ($500) general cruise cash each cruise. If I purchase the casino cruise cash, does that amount automatically go into my casino Player Bank or is it OBC?

 

Thanks!

 

Carnival offers Cruise Cash, Cruise Cash Bar, and Cruise Cash Photo.

 

https://www.carnival.com/FunShops/cruise-cash

 

You may have seen people discussing casino cash here on this board; however, that is cash that the casino gives you onboard. Casino cash is sometimes offered as part of a casino offer, for example, a discounted or free cruise along with casino cash, and is by invitation only.

 

To the best of my knowledge, that is the only way casino cash is available. You might want to consider buying a Carnival gift card. Sometimes those are available at certain places at a discount of around 10%. I've purchased them at a discount from Verizon Wireless using accumulated points and my money. They can be applied to your onboard account once you are on the ship at Guest Services.

 

Hope you have a great cruise.