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Carnival gift card discount decreased from 10 to 8 percent- WHY?

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November 1, 2024
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As of today, the AARP discount on Carnival gift cards has gone from 10% to only 8%. I am just trying to find out WHO made this decision. Was it AARP or Carnival? I called and got a horrible word salad answer from the rep at AARP who talked about "market conditions, yada yada" but no real answer to this basic question.

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BrendaA793607

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And now they are n longer available. AARP agent said Carnival discontinued them.

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ToddP719526Author

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This morning, Newegg had Carnival gift cards for 10% off. This proves it is AARP NOT Carnival who changed the discount. Am I wrong?

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JChristopher84

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Interesting. I am signed up for alerts on Newegg when the Carnival cards go on sale. I got no alert, and the current price is still $500.

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ToddP719526Author

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They went on sale at 3 am Eastern time and were sold out in under 4 hours. I didn't get an alert either but someone had posted on FB that they got an upcoming sale preview by email and that was included.

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ZedaG221040

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As of today the Carnival gift cards are not offered at all. Did they sell out or is this a change in 2025?

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ls23538190

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I bought one yesterday 8% off but nothing showing for today. I'm wondering if maybe it's just a temporary discontinuation and it will be back. Can't find any other info,

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AARPConsumerCare

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Is23538190 I can help with that. Carnival Cruise Lines has decided to discontinue offering their gift cards through the AARP Rewards Program. The gift cards were removed from the catalog at 11:59 p.m. ET on December 31, 2024. The gift card you already purchased through the AARP Rewards program is still valid and can be used. If you experience any issues with the gift card, please contact Carnival directly for assistance. You can reach them at 800-764-7419 for immediate help with card transactions and applying gift cards towards reservations. You can find travel savings on airlines, hotels, and more! Please visit the Rewards Catalog to see the current AARP Rewards offers. Thank you! Jodee R.

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k118444u

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Since now only 5%, you can get a 5% discount at Target when using their red card. This incentive/perk of membership is now gone completely.

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JChristopher84

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Thats only if you want to buy the card with a side of "virtue signaling". if its the same discount, id rather get it through AARP and keep the membership because AARP does a lot more for the more "experienced" (older) people in the community, and $12 a year isn't going to break me. I save much more than that with discounts on other cards and services.

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GaryWayne21119

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Now it is 5%

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LeslieJ927738

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Agreed! I will not be renewing my membership as soon as I get home from my Carnival cruise I’ll request a cancellation. The gift cards were the only reason I needed AARP.

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AARPConsumerCare

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We hope you stay with us and understand how disappointing this is, @LeslieJ927738. We are committed to providing you with quality products that meet your needs, even if adjustments are sometimes necessary. - Diana G.

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angelad346871

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WOW!!! Just bought a 5 year membership last month to take advantage of the Carnival discount. It was bad enough that they dropped the rate to 8%, but livable. I long on today and find it down to 5%. Is it too late to get a refund of my membership?

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AARPConsumerCare

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We hope you stay with us, @angelad346871. We know changes on the benefits can be disappointing, and we appreciate your understanding. We're still committed to providing valuable rewards and offer the gift card at a 5% discount. I'm sorry to hear you decided to cancel your membership. Please send me a private message with your name and address to locate your membership. You may need to enable your private messages first, here's how: https://aarp.info/47hWcl7 - Diana G.

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jm46071191

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Does AARP realize you can get Carnival gift cards at target for 5% discount daily with no membership!

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VictorM394453

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I was looking to purchase a couple cards three days ago and the discount was 8% and today I see this. Why? 😥

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AARPConsumerCare

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Hi @VictorM394453, we do our best to offer a wide range of products at great prices through our trusted brand partners. However, sometimes product availability and pricing can change due to market conditions and supplier agreements. Our main goal is to ensure you have access to high-quality products that meet your needs, even if we occasionally need to adjust the discounts we offer. We understand this is disappointing, and we appreciate your understanding. - Diana G.