So the ability to make a Room Charge in the casino is to facilitate gamblers in their casino.

YES, most casinos waive that convenience fee for their big players: it's a business decision, knowing the house odds mean that credit card fee the line pays will probably be much smaller than the gambler's losses. And that's why they mention a convenience fee assessed for room charges, to help offset what it costs to process the credit card transaction. Again, if you think that's their intention, ask the casino manager: 'Is it okay if I just charge money to my room and then immediately cash out so I can have cash, rather than using the traditional ATM?' -or- 'I have non-refundable OBC that I want to take home in cash, so is it okay if I do a room charge for that amount, then cash out the ticket to get the cash in here?'įor those unaware, RCI - just like every cruise line - pays a fee to process your credit card transaction. Anyone who believes otherwise is just kidding themselves.įurthermore, I think everyone should understand and agree that RCI - nor any other line - provides the Room Charge function in the casino for passengers to use it as an ATM. Non-refundable OBC is intended to be used for PURCHASES of good and services onboard including food, beverage, merchandise, and excursions. If anyone wonders why cruise lines may 'put on a smiley face' when speaking of this website but internally hate the site, consider this thread to be good justification.

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