priceline - how to get credit card accepted

[Sara2Disney]

I used Priceline a few years ago with a VISA and had no problems but now it won't accept my Visa even though I'm entering the address information to read like a U.S. address. Any ideas on how I can get this to work?

 

[hockey mom]

Only American express or master card now.

 

[Sara2Disney]

So there are no other options on how to enter the address and information? I only have a Visa.

 

[DisFan2]

You could get someone with an Amex to bid for you.

 

[dsneygirl]

We've used my MIL's Amex before with no problems.

 

[tigercat]

We used my dd's MC to get our bid accepted. All the info I got from various sites said that it is now only accepting US cards or MC.
tigercat

 

[alohamom]

We got an AMEX card in the spring just to use Priceline. It was well worth it, we got a great Hyatt resort hotel in Maui for less than half price. We just used it about 3 weeks ago to book the DTD Hilton for $60/usd/night. Check out www.biddingfortravel.com, it is the forum that supports Priceline and has a special section for non-U.S. residents in it's FAQ's. That is where I learned about what to do. For my billing address I put in "CA" from the drop down (you cannot put in whatever you want, you must use only the options provided) and I put in "90210" for my zip code. At first I was very leery about using Priceline but I have never had any problems and neither has my father who uses it for Asian hotels all the time. I do not use them for plane tickets because I read that the contract for tickets is meant for adults only, thus no children. The airlines could effectively not let you on. I forget all the details, they are there in the FAQ's if you need to know. I am not sure when you are thinking of going, but I saw a post regarding room prices at the Wyndam Palace for 49/usd/night from 12/14/03 til ??? . Anyway, good luck!