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marie2219

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Nov 29, 2012 9:04 PM
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Amazing Travel Vietnam

Finally, we decided to spend 10days in Vietnam, 5 in Cambodia and 15 in Thailand. We are group of 3 mature couples would like to have a comfortable holiday. I have booked the package tour includes Halong bay, Ninh Binh and Hanoi city tour for private with Amazing Travel Vietnam company (http://www.amazingtravelvietnam.com). They required the deposit from us by charging on my card. They need our card information and the copies of the card. How safe is that in Vietnam? Should I give our card for them? Could you give me any method to pay?
Thank you in advance.
Mary

Captain_Courageous

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Nov 29, 2012 9:31 PM
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They need our card information and the copies of the card.

When paying online, the information required is the name on the card, the card number, expiry date and (usually) 3 or 4 digit code on the back. When I booked tours online, passport number was asked for - didn't have to scan anything.
I'd be inclined to find another tour company.

Roadking95

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Nov 29, 2012 10:11 PM
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Maybe do a search online of reputable travel companies, I cant reccomend any as I dont use travel agents.

Doctornono

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Nov 29, 2012 11:11 PM
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please... speak to YOUR bank !!!!
they are the ones who you will want to talk to as soon as something goes wrong..
I always warn my bank about what I might get up to "before" i go away. an idea of my itinerary and what i expect to use my credit on... they thank me for it and now they have built up pattern of my spending and so if something unusual does occur... no problem !!!!..
cover your bum !!!!and good luck.

marie2219

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Nov 29, 2012 11:47 PM
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Actually, I do not want to give my card information for someone. The staff there suggested me to use Union Western service to transfer the cash. However, the fees are quite high. Alright, I will get more information about this company in case I have to give them my card.

Doctornono

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Nov 30, 2012 12:23 AM
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sounds like a sound idea to me, mate.

Herbie47

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Nov 30, 2012 1:10 AM
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Why did you pick this company?

I would not send a copy, just the number, your name and the 4 figure number on back.

mooslie

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Nov 30, 2012 6:25 AM
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I'd be inclined to find another tour company
If a company requires a copy of your card give them a miss. Any company that wants cart blanche to your credit card avoid like the plague!

marie2219

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Dec 6, 2012 9:51 PM
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This company gave me very good deal for my tour package that I don't wanna miss. Do you have any experience with this company? I'm still considering to give them my card.

kasuiji

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Dec 7, 2012 7:53 PM
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This company is good. I booked 1 day tour to Halong bay and car to the airport at their office. Highly appreciate.

mooslie

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Dec 9, 2012 5:11 AM
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I'm still considering to give them my card.
be wary

alenathai181

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Dec 15, 2012 12:47 AM
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choose bank transfer if you don't like send personal credit card. however, it is safe when you send it for a reliable company

Doctornono

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Dec 15, 2012 12:52 AM
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i still say, speak to your own bank before you do anything..
they should have a nice long list of the dodgy ones to avoid with your credit card..atleast.

mooslie

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Dec 15, 2012 2:35 AM
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i still say, speak to your own bank before you do anything
doc is right!
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