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Some hotels now want a credit card or debit card rather than a cash security deposit (in case there's damage to the room, etc.) even if they will accept cash to settle the bill. I guess it gives them some recourse if the damages are much more extensive than what was imagined and it avoids having to send an employee to quickly check the room at check out.