Hi,
I have been asked to send my credit card details to secure some accommodation in Mumbai and I am not too keen to do so.
Is this the norm or do I avoid this at all costs? Surely all I would need to do is pay the deposit etc to secure accommodation without sending them my details.
Your help will be much appreciated.
Astrid
Reply to this Good question! There is a lot of credit card fraud in India, so you are certainly right to be wary of handing out your credit card details.
Is the hotel one with a good reputation? It might be useful to post the name of it here, so others can comment about this.
Mel
Reply to this Hi Mel,
Thanks for your response. The place does have a good rep and I believe you are a fan of the place as well. It is Bentley's Hotel in Mumbai. This place is also Lonely Planet's pick.
Astrid
Reply to this Oh, The Bentley has an excellent reputation. I would be shocked if they did something dishonest. I havent stayed there myself, but it has been recommended by a lot of backpackers on travel sites and ones I met while travelling in Mumbai too.
But, yeah book in advance. The Bentley gets booked up.
Mel
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