Buying Delta tickets using Paypal
Jul 18, 19, 8:37 am
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Buying Delta tickets using Paypal
As Discover has 5% cash back through Paypal this quarter, I'm thinking about buying Delta tickets using Paypal. What downsides should I be wary about using Paypal to book Delta tickets? Also, am I able to use Delta gift cards in conjunction with Paypal for the remaining balance?
Jul 18, 19, 12:05 pm
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I don't believe you are able to stack Gift Cards and Paypal. The only downside I've experienced was that the 24 hour cancellation didn't refund, and required a few calls.
I've booked via Paypal a few times for various promos and whatnot and never had an issue other than the refund.
I've booked via Paypal a few times for various promos and whatnot and never had an issue other than the refund.
Jul 18, 19, 12:12 pm
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Should be no issues. I've done it numerous times. Only downside is that you cant use any other form of payment in conjunction.
Jul 19, 19, 11:04 am
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As a very general rule, you have more consumer protections if you pay for all travel with a credit card (not debit card, not PayPal, not wired money to a travel agent, not cash to a travel agent, not check, etc.). I'd be concerned about what would happen if you need a refund, either within 24 hours or later if the flight is cancelled, etc.
Jul 19, 19, 4:27 pm
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
As a very general rule, you have more consumer protections if you pay for all travel with a credit card (not debit card, not PayPal, not wired money to a travel agent, not cash to a travel agent, not check, etc.). I'd be concerned about what would happen if you need a refund, either within 24 hours or later if the flight is cancelled, etc.
Jul 19, 19, 4:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Lux Flyer
You can use your credit card to pay via paypal.
I'm not sure this counts as a credit card purchase since PayPal is paying the travel provider and you're just paying PayPal by credit card.
Jul 19, 19, 9:02 pm
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
I'm not sure this counts as a credit card purchase since PayPal is paying the travel provider and you're just paying PayPal by credit card.
Jul 19, 19, 10:04 pm
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Originally Posted by iamjesse
This is true, most CC companies will refer to PayPal for disputes.
Jul 20, 19, 2:23 am
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Originally Posted by MSPeconomist
I'm not sure this counts as a credit card purchase since PayPal is paying the travel provider and you're just paying PayPal by credit card.
