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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 1:41 pm
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jix
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Originally Posted by lcpteck

Credit Card Policy

The hotel does not accept third party credit card payment due to Bank of China regulations. Only bank transfers will be possible as a mode of third party payment. Please contact the hotel for further information.

What the heck is a 'third party' credit card payment??

Never heard of a Starwood hotel that doesn't accept foreign credit cards.
I think that just means booking on behalf of the guest that will actually stay, using a credit card other than the guest's.
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