Using an Oz Credit Card to book on ua.com

littl_flier · #1 (**permalink**) 2nd February 2008, 04:51 PM

I was just trying to book some USA segments on my Oz credit card on ua.com and it keeps telling me I have an invalid credit card. I have entered two different AMEX cards.

Is it the same as AA and only American Credit Cards are accepted?

Mal · #2 (**permalink**) 2nd February 2008, 04:59 PM

Have you tried their Australian site?

United Airlines Australia - Airline tickets, international airfare, flight schedules and travel deals

Accepts Australian credit cards.

wallacej · #3 (**permalink**) 2nd February 2008, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mal

Have you tried their Australian site?

United Airlines Australia - Airline tickets, international airfare, flight schedules and travel deals

Accepts Australian credit cards.

I have used this site plenty of times with my Westpac card... should have no problems.

littl_flier · #4 (**permalink**) 2nd February 2008, 05:08 PM

I hadn't even thought of it/expected it.

Thanks Mal.

It even cuts out the currency conversion fees and the rates seem pretty good. USD$83.50 converted to USD$96 which seems okay at the moment.

Tickets issued, thanks guys!

Arthur Hodgson · #5 (**permalink**) 3rd February 2008, 05:00 PM

Another way of doing it is to book and hold on United.com, and then ring Manila. Pricing will be in AUD at a good exchange rate.