Cash

[zumbagold]

If we need more cash for tips etc. are we able to get it on board? Is there something equivalent to an ATM? Thanks!

[JimmyVWine]

Yes.  On Regal, there were ATMs on Deck 4 where the passengers went to get the tender port launches. 

 

Edit to add:  We did not use them so I don't know what sort of fees they charge.  You might do better using an ATM at a major bank when you are in a port city.

Edited November 2, 2023 by JimmyVWine

[mtnesterz]

I've exchanged large for smaller bills for tips at Passenger Services. Didn't know there was an ATM. Learned something new today.

[candy4040]

You can go to casino and charge to your room.  Then no ATM fees.  Up to 1,000 a day.

[mk-ultra]

As @candy4040 said: casino.  If you're looking for low denomination bills like $1 for hand-tipping, the casino cage can be stingy (as in saying "no") if you aren't just cashing in chips or a slot ticket.

 

I usually just hit up my bank in person and ask for a "wrap" of $1 bills.  That's 100 singles, and lasts me for a few cruises.

 

Getting cash from the casino charged to the card associated with your cabin has benefits beyond no ATM fees (assuming you pay it off and never carry a balance).  You get points.  It codes as a travel purchase.

Edited November 2, 2023 by mk-ultra

[Serious Cruisers]

10 minutes ago, mk-ultra said:

As @candy4040 said: casino.  If you're looking for low denomination bills like $1 for hand-tipping, the casino cage can be stingy (as in saying "no") if you aren't just cashing in chips or a slot ticket.

 

I usually just hit up my bank in person and ask for a "wrap" of $1 bills.  That's 100 singles, and lasts me for a few cruises.

 

Getting cash from the casino charged to the card associated with your cabin has benefits beyond no ATM fees (assuming you pay it off and never carry a balance).  You get points.  It codes as a travel purchase.

I too always go to my bank for $1s and tell the teller it's for the strippers (I am in my 60s) and then have to say KIDDING!

[Rick&Jeannie]

17 minutes ago, mk-ultra said:

I usually just hit up my bank in person and ask for a "wrap" of $1 bills.  That's 100 singles, and lasts me for a few cruises.

That's what my DW has me do...make a bank run for a load of ones. But...it never seems to last beyond the cruise (or so she says!)

[JimmyVWine]

I go to the bank and ask for a bunch of singles and say that they are for Candy.....and Bambi, and Bunny, and Electra, and....🤣

[cr8tiv1]

ATM fees on a cruise ship are very high.  Unless you have a card that will reimburse you for fees, it is best to bring large bills with you.  Guest Services usually will have smaller bills that they will exchange for you.  They have run out....They do not carry much foreign currency.  (I think...I recall... they helped me out with some YEN).

[reedprincess]

ATM available on every ship, at whatever fees are charged by your bank and the ATM machine.

 

Better, go to the casino and take out an amount against your account. No fees to do so, up to a grand a day or so..  you can cash out at the casino cashier and break down some bills into smaller if needed. And should you be using a rewards CC card for your onboard folio - those would be additional Rewards points on your CC when you pay if your balance.

 

And as always, you can hit an ATM machine in port.. 

[memoak]

2 hours ago, mk-ultra said:

As @candy4040 said: casino.  If you're looking for low denomination bills like $1 for hand-tipping, the casino cage can be stingy (as in saying "no") if you aren't just cashing in chips or a slot ticket.

 

I usually just hit up my bank in person and ask for a "wrap" of $1 bills.  That's 100 singles, and lasts me for a few cruises.

 

Getting cash from the casino charged to the card associated with your cabin has benefits beyond no ATM fees (assuming you pay it off and never carry a balance).  You get points.  It codes as a travel purchase.

I don’t believe you will get any points unless you play the money in the casino. 

Edited November 2, 2023 by memoak

[Bgwest]

The casino is not an ATM. 

[JimmyVWine]

16 hours ago, reedprincess said:

Better, go to the casino and take out an amount against your account.

To clarify, is the suggestion that one can go to the casino cage and ask for cash, or is the suggestion that one go to the casino, "buy" chips, don't play any games, and then cash the chips in?  

[dreaminofcruisin]

22 hours ago, mtnesterz said:

I've exchanged large for smaller bills for tips at Passenger Services. Didn't know there was an ATM. Learned something new today.

 

20 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

ATM fees on a cruise ship are very high.  Unless you have a card that will reimburse you for fees, it is best to bring large bills with you.  Guest Services usually will have smaller bills that they will exchange for you.  They have run out....They do not carry much foreign currency.  (I think...I recall... they helped me out with some YEN).

 

YMMV trying to get smaller bills from Guest Services.

Recently on a B2B on the Enchanted.

The first week I had a 50 Euro note and asked if they could break it into smaller bills for me.

No problem. What would you like?

The 2nd week I again ended up with a 50 Euro note to break down. 

Guest Services told me ..... No they never do that....

🤷‍♀️

 

[beg3yrs]

22 hours ago, Serious Cruisers said:

I too always go to my bank for $1s and tell the teller it's for the strippers (I am in my 60s) and then have to say KIDDING!

You're definitely showing your age because strippers don't take one dollar bills any more ... a friend told me this. 😉

[Rick&Jeannie]

19 minutes ago, dreaminofcruisin said:

 

 

YMMV trying to get smaller bills from Guest Services.

Recently on a B2B on the Enchanted.

The first week I had a 50 Euro note and asked if they could break it into smaller bills for me.

No problem. What would you like?

The 2nd week I again ended up with a 50 Euro note to break down. 

Guest Services told me ..... No they never do that....

🤷‍♀️

 

And I'd bet that if you went back and got a different person you would have a different answer. 

[sunviking90]

22 hours ago, Serious Cruisers said:

I too always go to my bank for $1s and tell the teller it's for the strippers (I am in my 60s) and then have to say KIDDING!

And the presumably young and female teller has to politely laugh at your “joke” because you’re the customer. Ick.

[Bgwest]

8 minutes ago, sunviking90 said:

And the presumably young and female teller has to politely laugh at your “joke” because you’re the customer. Ick.

Why must the teller be “young” and “female”?

[Rodarm]

17 minutes ago, sunviking90 said:

And the presumably young and female teller has to politely laugh at your “joke” because you’re the customer. Ick.

No sense of humour? Ick.

[zumbagold]

On 11/2/2023 at 4:58 PM, Serious Cruisers said:

I too always go to my bank for $1s and tell the teller it's for the strippers (I am in my 60s) and then have to say KIDDING!

😂

[Serious Cruisers]

6 hours ago, Bgwest said:

Why must the teller be “young” and “female”?

Member is showing their age!