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Paying for flights

I need to pay for a flight but I don't really want to use my credit card. Is it very risky to use my debit card? I was always under the impression that anything over 100 you should use a credit card as you have protection...

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  • Browntoa
    Browntoa Posts: 49,612 Forumite
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    yes, you need to use your credit card for Section 75 protection
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  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
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    Who is the flight with and when do you fly?
  • either ethihad or oman christmas to srilanka.. what if i split it between credit card and debit card?
  • dzug1
    dzug1 Posts: 13,535 Forumite
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    You can split between a debit and credit card if the payee will accept that arrangement - it's the total value that determines whether section 75 applies, not the payment split.

    You may find your travel insurance covers scheduled airline failure - not all do though, or it may be an optional extra.
  • ironlady2022
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    You can only split payment if you do not pay online.
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