Credit Cards

Can I make a reservation without a credit card?
A valid credit card is needed to guarantee your reservation with most hotels. We do offer a small but growing number of hotels, however, that will guarantee ...
Tue, 10 Jul, 2018 at 11:34 AM
The property has charged my credit card, what should I do?
The charge you see could be any one of the following: Pre-authorisation:  A pre-authorisation is just a validity check that temporarily blocks on your cre...
Tue, 10 Jul, 2018 at 11:39 AM
Can I use a debit card to complete my reservation?
Generally hotels cannot accept a debit card to guarantee a booking. However, there are some exceptions. If your chosen hotel can accept a debit card, you wi...
Tue, 10 Jul, 2018 at 11:41 AM
What is a pre-authorisation?
When you make a reservation, there may be instances where the hotel will contact your credit (or debit) card company to confirm that the card you are using ...
Tue, 10 Jul, 2018 at 11:42 AM
What’s the difference between a pre-authorisation and an actual charge to my credit card?
Pre-authorisations are common but are often confused with actual charges. While in-store purchases are immediately charged and deducted from your available ...
Tue, 10 Jul, 2018 at 11:42 AM
How will I know if my card has been pre-authorised?
Your available balance will be reduced temporarily by the full amount of your reservation. You may also see “pending transactions” on your credit card accou...
Tue, 10 Jul, 2018 at 11:43 AM
How long will the pre-authorisation hold affect my available balance?
Your card provider can better explain this, along with the general terms and conditions associated with their pre-authorisation procedures. These terms vary...
Tue, 10 Jul, 2018 at 11:43 AM
Will the hold always equal the exact amount of my reservation?
In most cases, the hotel will pre-authorise your card for the full amount of your reservation. On occasion, you may see an amount slightly higher than the r...
Tue, 10 Jul, 2018 at 11:46 AM
Can I make a reservation for myself using someone else’s credit card?
Yes, you can but only if you have permission from the card holder. Please state this in the "Remarks" box when making your reservation. The hotel ...
Tue, 10 Jul, 2018 at 11:47 AM
Why do I need to give my credit card details?
In most cases, TodayTourism.com/Booking.com requests credit card details to confirm your reservation with the hotel, on your behalf. Your credit card may be ...
Tue, 10 Jul, 2018 at 11:48 AM