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Old Oct 27, 2023 | 8:43 am
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Originally Posted by AJNEDC
Really? I can't remember the last time the front desk did not ask to have my ID and credit card when I checked in?
Yes, really. They ask for ID, but I can't recall the last time in the US someone wanted it out of the wallet. Several years for sure. They are often fine with the card on file - and sometimes they ask you to hold it at the NFC scanner - but they don't want to touch the CC either
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