[header] How to check out of a hotel [title] Leave a credit card with the front desk when necessary. [step] Debit cards left with the front desk during check in are a high risk for fraud. In many cases, money illegally withdrawn from your debit account cannot be returned.
[header] How to check out of a hotel [title] Leave a credit card with the front desk when necessary. [step] Debit cards left with the front desk during check in are a high risk for fraud. In many cases, money illegally withdrawn from your debit account cannot be returned.
Fraudulent transactions made on credit cards, however, can generally be contested for a full refund. [substeps] If you don't have a credit card when checking in, see if you can substitute a driver's license or a similar item for a credit or debit card. Requiring that the purchases be withdrawn shortly afterwards can reduce risk of theft. [substeps] Knock on the front door before you enter the hotel room if you do not have your card ready to use. [title] Verify that no emergency room is nearby. [step] This does not necessarily mean no thief would be able to enter your room. Transaction of non-stop debit cards can be linked to fraudulent travel papers. Make sure you leave another credit card for when you go behind locked doors or when you request credit.