Book ferry without credit card – is it possible?
Booking a ticket with or without a credit card is possible with all major ferry companies. To give you a comprehensive overview of the different payment methods, we have taken a closer look at six major shipping companies: DFDS Seaways, Moby Lines, P&O Ferries, Scandlines, Stena Line and TT Line.
Is it possible to book a ferry ticket without a credit card?
Yes! In addition to payment by credit card, the various shipping companies offer their customers a selection of alternative payment options. This includes payments by debit card, PayPal or Sofortüberweisung. Depending on the company, electronic direct debit (ELV), Giropay or cash payment can also be used.
What alternative payment options are available?
Depending on the shipping company, payment options may vary, but payment by debit card is standard. Tickets can be purchased online from Moby Lines, P&O Ferries and TT Line via the secure payment platform PayPal. A PayPal account is sufficient for this purpose. The shipping company Moby Lines also offers its customers a secure alternative with the payment service provider Skrill. Scandlines and Stena Line offer online ticket purchase via electronic direct debit. In this way, you pay conveniently by direct debit, specifying IBAN and BIC/SWIFT. However, this payment method is only available to you if you have a German bank account and make the booked crossing yourself. Cash payment in port is allowed by P&O Ferries and Scandlines.
What are the advantages of paying by credit card?
Payment by credit card is convenient, fast and also secure. DFDS Seaways points out to its customers that a so-called “turn up an go tariff” is charged when paying in port, which is priced higher than the Internet tariff. Thus, customers receive a lower price when booking online by credit card.
What credit cards are available and accepted?
With all mentioned shipping companies, payment can be made by credit card at the time of booking. For example, P&O Ferries or Scandlines offer this payment option for online bookings as well as for ticket purchases in the customer/service centers and in the ports. In general, the respective general terms and conditions must be observed. So demands DFDS Seaways requires the presentation of the credit card used for payment in addition to the booking confirmation to request at check-in. In case of non-presentation, the shipping company assumes that the payment was not legally authorized and therefore reserves the right to refuse carriage. When paying by credit card, common cards such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Diners Club are accepted, mostly secured by a personal secure code procedure. Depending on to type of card, fees may apply, these will not be refunded in case of cancellation.
Book ferry with & without credit card
Book your ferry online with or without a credit card. You can choose from several payment options when booking a ferry.
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