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[QUOTE=Paul2020;1141227]For years I have also had problems paying with a credit card on Cebu Pacific. All were issued in the USA. Failures on multiple Visa and Mastercard cards. American Express worked first time the only 2 times I used it.[/QUOTE]I live in Singapore, and none of my Visa / Master card had any problem, and I hold cards from Citi, HSBC, and a local bank. .

And in any case, the payment is processed by an external payment gateway, not CP (or 5J as we call them here.)

[QUOTE]I did encounter another problem with the Cebu Pacific this time. I wanted to prepay excess baggage but the boxes to select excess baggage never appeared. When the same problem happened a 2nd time, I changed from the Google Chrome browser to Internet Explorer and it worked. As this only happened once, I'm not certain about this but if you encounter the same problem while using Google Chrome you might want to try Internet Explorer.[/QUOTE]Yep, and to add on, did you know that there is a funny and technically maybe illegal act going on, with the LCCs?

Well, PM me, if you find prices increasing when you query the next day.

And the better news, for those you are transitting. Look up Airphil express. For one way tickets, they have some amazingly low fares, coming to 150 US$ nett SIN-MNL or lower.

[QUOTE=Freezone; 1141183]I'm in a bit of trouble cause I have some regular gurls there, not sure how I gona manage it, specially now one of this nice solo dancers in dollhouse is my gf. She calls me asawa now. Hope its all bola2, but you never know

FZ[/QUOTE]I am seeing a girl in angeles, but she is not my gf, she is my friend with benefits. She sees me in the hope that one day she will be my gf but in the mean time I can see whoever I like in angeles because she is not my gf.

[QUOTE=Freezone; 1141183]I'm in a bit of trouble cause I have some regular gurls there, not sure how I gona manage it, specially now one of this nice solo dancers in dollhouse is my gf. She calls me asawa now. Hope its all bola2, but you never know

FZ[/QUOTE]LOL, don't even worry about that they are use to it. You would be the first guy that comes to AC and doesn't cheat on his favs there. For me AC is always mixture of old favs and new blood and so far not one has said anything even thought the see me barhop or on the street with the fresh pickings.

As for the dollhouse dancer, does she sneak out 4 you? Does she takes days off? If she doesn't then you know the answer. If she does then hit that few more times if worth it and then reassess, I personally would want out anyway.

This morning I tried to book my flt from Hou / Manila via Singapore Airlines. The site kicked back my credit card info twice. I was getting ready to go to my bank when I received a call from Chase. They wanted to confirm that I was the one who in fact was trying to make the booking. This was done as a precaution since it was a large transaction. I confirmed the info and Chase told me to go ahead with the transaction again. Went back to the Singapore Airlines site and everything went smoothly. BTW, I will arrive in AC on May 11th and will be there for 3 weeks before I move on to Subic Bay / Olongapo. Happy days are here again.

[QUOTE=Paul2020; 1141227]For years I have also had problems paying with a credit card on Cebu Pacific. All were issued in the USA. Failures on multiple Visa and Mastercard cards. American Express worked first time the only 2 times I used it.

I booked 5 flights with Cebu Pacific in March and did not have a problem with my USA issued Chase Visa card. This was not the case a couple of years ago.

This Visa card has Visa Verified but even that did not work two years ago. Tracking down that problem it appeared that the transaction got to the bank before the Visa verified result did so the bank rejected the transaction. This now seems to be fixed.

I did encounter another problem with the Cebu Pacific this time. I wanted to prepay excess baggage but the boxes to select excess baggage never appeared. When the same problem happened a 2nd time, I changed from the Google Chrome browser to Internet Explorer and it worked. As this only happened once, I'm not certain about this but if you encounter the same problem while using Google Chrome you might want to try Internet Explorer. [/QUOTE]

My very limited experience with with Subic (at least in this milennium) is that it's best to find a winner in AC and take her to Subic. What is your modus operani?

[QUOTE=Boricua;1142325]SNIP.... BTW, I will arrive in AC on May 11th and will be there for 3 weeks before I move on to Subic Bay / Olongapo. Happy days are here again.[/QUOTE]

Hi! Aside from the mongering, I'm exploring the possibility of future extended stays (6 months) to retirement in Olongopo. I do not discount the possibility of taking a winner from AC if I run across one.

[QUOTE=X Man;1142414]My very limited experience with with Subic (at least in this milennium) is that it's best to find a winner in AC and take her to Subic. What is your modus operani?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Boricua;1142325]This morning I tried to book my flt from Hou / Manila via Singapore Airlines. The site kicked back my credit card info twice. I was getting ready to go to my bank when I received a call from Chase. They wanted to confirm that I was the one who in fact was trying to make the booking. This was done as a precaution since it was a large transaction. I confirmed the info and Chase told me to go ahead with the transaction again. Went back to the Singapore Airlines site and everything went smoothly. BTW, I will arrive in AC on May 11th and will be there for 3 weeks before I move on to Subic Bay / Olongapo. Happy days are here again.[/QUOTE]I am surprised you had problems with Singapore airlines. Generally with big International carriers it is not a problem.

Only with small regional discount carriers like Air asia, Tiger, Cebu pacific etc mainly because people have made reservations with stolen credit cards before. The main problem was as I understand from cebu Pacific is when they billed the american credit card companies they refused to pay because the credit card owners disputed the charges and sometimes the charges were reversed making Cebu Pacific loose money because whoever made reservation has already completed the journey. So the visa and mastercard have opened a new program called visa verified and mastercard secured. With these programs you need to sign up (no fee) online. You need to put your password anytime your transaction is made through the cards.

I have done this and had no problems.

They call it "fraud protection". When you get down to Manila, you will not be able to use your Chase credit cards. Call in advance tell them to remove the block before you leave stateside. They will ask for the dates you are traveling, and they will unblock it for those days.

Also, be aware that for every charge on your Chase card, there is a fee for overseas transaction. I have Chase and Capiltol One. Capitol One does not charge a fee for overseas use, so I use my Capitol One Card when traveling abroad. I am not trying to sell you guys Capitol One. It is just that, it is the only one that does not charge an overseas "interchange" fee.

The fees are about 2 to 3% of cost of transaction. Which if you are spending a lot, adds up at the end.

Thanks.

CT

[QUOTE=Boricua;1142325]This morning I tried to book my flt from Hou / Manila via Singapore Airlines. The site kicked back my credit card info twice. I was getting ready to go to my bank when I received a call from Chase. They wanted to confirm that I was the one who in fact was trying to make the booking. This was done as a precaution since it was a large transaction. I confirmed the info and Chase told me to go ahead with the transaction again. Went back to the Singapore Airlines site and everything went smoothly. BTW, I will arrive in AC on May 11th and will be there for 3 weeks before I move on to Subic Bay / Olongapo. Happy days are here again.[/QUOTE]

Cebu P. Credit card.

If you have to go to InternationalSexGuide to figure out how to use your credit card, maybe you should go back to your masturbation routine. Fk, I thought AV would drive me crazy with his posts about cell phone usage, but some of you.

If your credit card ever allows you to go to the Philippines, will you post something relevant? I certainly hope so.

[QUOTE=Sammon; 1142579]I am surprised you had problems with Singapore airlines. Generally with big International carriers it is not a problem.

Only with small regional discount carriers like Air asia, Tiger, Cebu pacific etc mainly because people have made reservations with stolen credit cards before. The main problem was as I understand from cebu Pacific is when they billed the american credit card companies they refused to pay because the credit card owners disputed the charges and sometimes the charges were reversed making Cebu Pacific loose money because whoever made reservation has already completed the journey. So the visa and mastercard have opened a new program called visa verified and mastercard secured. With these programs you need to sign up (no fee) online. You need to put your password anytime your transaction is made through the cards.

I have done this and had no problems.[/QUOTE]

Actually, my question was about mongering, although I hate that word. It makes me think of fish monger.

So, when you go to Subic. Do you take a gal with you or do you find a gal in Subic, or maybe you have a regular.

If none of the above, what do you recommend?

My first trip this milennium I traveled in private car with a a businesswoman I met in mnl. Second trip I found a gal at one of the bars in Olongapo, but wasn't especially thrilled with the choices. Third time I took a gal from AC and had a lovely time. Actually, I had a lovely time every time, but the last time was especially lovely. X.

[QUOTE=Boricua;1142569]Hi! Aside from the mongering, I'm exploring the possibility of future extended stays (6 months) to retirement in Olongopo. I do not discount the possibility of taking a winner from AC if I run across one.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Boricua;1142325]This morning I tried to book my flt from Hou / Manila via Singapore Airlines. The site kicked back my credit card info twice. I was getting ready to go to my bank when I received a call from Chase. They wanted to confirm that I was the one who in fact was trying to make the booking. This was done as a precaution since it was a large transaction. I confirmed the info and Chase told me to go ahead with the transaction again. Went back to the Singapore Airlines site and everything went smoothly. BTW, I will arrive in AC on May 11th and will be there for 3 weeks before I move on to Subic Bay / Olongapo. Happy days are here again.[/QUOTE]To Boricua,

Most major airline also want you to bring the credit card you use for booking with you on check in to confirm that you are the person, I think your bank just trying to make sure there is not a stolen card.

Fast Eddie 48

[QUOTE=Cool Traveler; 1142580]They call it "fraud protection". When you get down to Manila, you will not be able to use your Chase credit cards. Call in advance tell them to remove the block before you leave stateside. They will ask for the dates you are traveling, and they will unblock it for those days.

Also, be aware that for every charge on your Chase card, there is a fee for overseas transaction. I have Chase and Capiltol One. Capitol One does not charge a fee for overseas use, so I use my Capitol One Card when traveling abroad. I am not trying to sell you guys Capitol One. It is just that, it is the only one that does not charge an overseas "interchange" fee.

The fees are about 2 to 3% of cost of transaction. Which if you are spending a lot, adds up at the end.

Thanks.

CT[/QUOTE]Yes, love my Cap One card because it has no Foreign Transaction Fee (3% on every other card I've ever had).

To go you gents one better on calling your bank before you travel. Lets assume that this is April (it is) , and I'm planning to travel to filipines in June. I have scouted airline tix for June and am ready to buy. Am planning on June 1 to June 18 visit. I'll fly from Manila to Cebu on Cebu-Pacific during my stay, round-trip. Seems like a typical trip for many gents. Before you buy your ticket across the pond on, say, Cathay-Pacific, or the Cebu-Pacific flight, call your bank today (April 7) , and tell them you will be in filipines from April 8 to June 19. Not June 1 to June 18. They will unblock your overseas travel for the entire period. That way your Cathay-Pacific and Cebu-Pac flights should go sailing thru starting tomorrow when you start booking. Hotel reservations the same. Why the extra day (June 19)? What happens if your outbound flight back to your home country is delayed (weather, mechanical problem, etc) and you are stuck in Manila or Cebu overnight? You want your credit card to keep working, yes? You will need to book a hotel and buy food at a restraunt? Also give the bank the name of any country you are connecting thru (Taiwan, korea, HK) as part of your SE asian itinerary. You want the credit card to work in the taipei airport, yes? I'm sure there might be problems with this someday, but I haven't run into any yet.

[QUOTE=Westcoast1; 1142788]Yes, love my Cap One card because it has no Foreign Transaction Fee (3% on every other card I've ever had).

To go you gents one better on calling your bank before you travel. Lets assume that this is April (it is) , and I'm planning to travel to filipines in June. I have scouted airline tix for June and am ready to buy. Am planning on June 1 to June 18 visit. I'll fly from Manila to Cebu on Cebu-Pacific during my stay, round-trip. Seems like a typical trip for many gents. Before you buy your ticket across the pond on, say, Cathay-Pacific, or the Cebu-Pacific flight, call your bank today (April 7) , and tell them you will be in filipines from April 8 to June 19. Not June 1 to June 18. They will unblock your overseas travel for the entire period. That way your Cathay-Pacific and Cebu-Pac flights should go sailing thru starting tomorrow when you start booking. Hotel reservations the same. Why the extra day (June 19)? What happens if your outbound flight back to your home country is delayed (weather, mechanical problem, etc) and you are stuck in Manila or Cebu overnight? You want your credit card to keep working, yes? You will need to book a hotel and buy food at a restraunt? Also give the bank the name of any country you are connecting thru (Taiwan, korea, HK) as part of your SE asian itinerary. You want the credit card to work in the taipei airport, yes? I'm sure there might be problems with this someday, but I haven't run into any yet. [/QUOTE]FYI, for US residents with good credit history, Chase is offering a Priority Club (Holiday Inn / Intercontinenta / Crowne Plaza) Credit Card with great sign-up bonuses (60, 000 Points) free the first year and no foreign transaction fees.

Just look for the CC logo on the hotel webpage and click to sign up.

I signed up last year when they were only offering 30,000 points.

Westcoast1:

If you are overseas, and your credit card stops working, just call them. I actually got into this situation. One th card just stopped working. Second time, my wallet was stolen from the nightstand, while I was sleeping (had one too many sake's at dinner) , in a 5 star hotel.

Luckily, I used skype on my laptop to call the card companies and make the necessary arrangement.

I first started using this calling family etc. Now I have all my important numbers like credit cards, my United premier desk, hotel numbers, DIA member numbers. I'd recommend this to you guys as it works pretty well and it is cheap. Best part, nobody knows where you are calling from!

CT

[QUOTE=Westcoast1; 1142788]Yes, love my Cap One card because it has no Foreign Transaction Fee (3% on every other card I've ever had).

To go you gents one better on calling your bank before you travel. Lets assume that this is April (it is) , and I'm planning to travel to filipines in June. I have scouted airline tix for June and am ready to buy. Am planning on June 1 to June 18 visit. I'll fly from Manila to Cebu on Cebu-Pacific during my stay, round-trip. Seems like a typical trip for many gents. Before you buy your ticket across the pond on, say, Cathay-Pacific, or the Cebu-Pacific flight, call your bank today (April 7) , and tell them you will be in filipines from April 8 to June 19. Not June 1 to June 18. They will unblock your overseas travel for the entire period. That way your Cathay-Pacific and Cebu-Pac flights should go sailing thru starting tomorrow when you start booking. Hotel reservations the same. Why the extra day (June 19)? What happens if your outbound flight back to your home country is delayed (weather, mechanical problem, etc) and you are stuck in Manila or Cebu overnight? You want your credit card to keep working, yes? You will need to book a hotel and buy food at a restraunt? Also give the bank the name of any country you are connecting thru (Taiwan, korea, HK) as part of your SE asian itinerary. You want the credit card to work in the taipei airport, yes? I'm sure there might be problems with this someday, but I haven't run into any yet. [/QUOTE]

Sorry guys but all this credit card info should go on the general info thread. I know sometimes we are just answering questions but lets put it in the right thread.

Anybody have anything to say about AC lately?