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How long does it take for airline to charge your credit card?

Even if the money isn't immediately taken from your account, it will typically be deducted within one or two business days.



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Most airlines charge you immediately, but that doesn't mean the charge shows up at the same time on your credit card statement. It depends on your billing cycle. If you purchased the airline ticket at the end of a cycle, you might not see the charge until the next month.

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Most airlines will charge your credit card the full amount of the ticket price immediately.

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How it works? Credit cards are swiped via wireless handhelds on aircraft but the transactions are processed when the aircraft gets on the ground.

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You may think you need a credit card to purchase an airline ticket. But a debit or prepaid card will work just as well. And your options may even expand to cash and checks if you book your flight through a travel agent or if you purchase your ticket at an airport ticket counter.

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