Will there be problems if I cancel my credit card if I used it for flights/hotels booking?

Hi anon,

Yes, it is true that some hotels will explicitly request for an authorization hold with the credit card that you booked with, but it is not a rule set in stone.

In such a case it might be better to reach out to the hotel directly to pre-empt them and explain the situation. However, for an authorization hold, the hotel is usually able to accept any credit card, or even cash.

For flights, I've yet to see an airline request that I present my credit card that was used for the booking, so I will not think that there will be issues there.

It depends on your flight and hotel booking’s policy.

The best way to do this is to call up the respective services and check with them.

If payment has been made in full, there shouldn’t be any problem.

If payment has not been made yet, check if there is a way to update your card information so that the transaction can take place. (E.g. through their portal)

In most cases, flights do not need any form of deposit, so you should be fine.

For hotels, deposit is usually made at the point of check-in. Additionally, you can use a different card for deposit. Therefore, you should be fines well.

On the whole, I will suggest for you to check with the respective services first. Do not cancel your bookings - in case price changes or if the booking becomes full.