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friend paying for holiday on credit card but not going

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  • theviking51
    theviking51 Posts: 51 Forumite
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    Thankyou all for your comments.
  • stevenhp1987
    stevenhp1987 Posts: 907 Forumite
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    EveryWhere wrote: »
    Nonsense....

    Why nonsense?

    The op hasn't revealed their salary so it's hard to make any informed decisions. They may be able to get a mainstream card, if depends on their credit history and salary, none of which we know of.

    I read "I'm not allowed a credit card as my income is too low." to mean they have looked and are aware that their salary won't allow them a card.
  • Sharon87
    Sharon87 Posts: 4,011 Forumite
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    Your travel insurance should offer protection as well for certain situations. Credit card protection is the last option if they fail.
  • EveryWhere
    EveryWhere Posts: 3,249 Forumite
    stevenhp1987 wrote: »
    Why nonsense?

    The op hasn't revealed their salary so it's hard to make any informed decisions. They may be able to get a mainstream card, if depends on their credit history and salary, none of which we know of.

    I read "I'm not allowed a credit card as my income is too low." to mean they have looked and are aware that their salary won't allow them a card.

    Maybe you didn't read my post #8.
  • LadyDee
    LadyDee Posts: 4,293 Forumite
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    Get a banker's draft? Don't involve a friend - recipe for disaster if anything goes wrong, and we've seen many the end of a perfect friendship on these boards where friends fall out over money.
  • EveryWhere
    EveryWhere Posts: 3,249 Forumite
    LadyDee wrote: »
    Get a banker's draft? Don't involve a friend - recipe for disaster if anything goes wrong, and we've seen many the end of a perfect friendship on these boards where friends fall out over money.

    Do they have Section 75 protection?
    Always helps to read the OP before replying.
  • LadyDee
    LadyDee Posts: 4,293 Forumite
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    edited 21 March 2019 at 4:15PM
    EveryWhere wrote: »
    Do they have Section 75 protection?
    Always helps to read the OP before replying.


    If the OP is irritated or offended doubtless they will respond.

    Suggestions as to how the OP could get a CC have been put forward. They'll make their choice.
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