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ToddP719526
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November 1, 2024

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

  • 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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      GaryWayne21119
      Contributor ⭐⭐
      December 30, 2024

      Now it is 5%

      k118444u
      Contributor ⭐
      January 1, 2025

      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.

      JChristopher84
      Contributor ⭐⭐
      January 1, 2025

      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.

      ZedaG221040
      Contributor ⭐
      January 1, 2025

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

      ls23538190
      Contributor ⭐
      January 1, 2025

      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,

      AARPConsumerCare
      Community Champion ⭐
      January 2, 2025

      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. 

      ToddP719526Author
      Contributor ⭐
      January 1, 2025

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

      JChristopher84
      Contributor ⭐⭐
      January 1, 2025

      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.

      ToddP719526Author
      Contributor ⭐
      January 1, 2025

      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.

       

      BrendaA793607
      Contributor ⭐
      January 6, 2025

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

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