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Originally Posted by smoothcriminal99
I don't think this is true I think expedia processes the payment. Expedia always is the one that shows up on my CC and when I had an issue I had already been charged by expedia but the hotel hadn't been paid so expedia had to give them a credit card to process (not mine theirs). It would be incredibly inefficient and susceptible to scamming if what you are saying is true.
Where do you live?
Btw I'm not guessing at this. I'm telling you how it works, at least on this continent. What you're speaking of is what they consider "Merchant Bookings". Most places don't do them because the rates and payment schedule are unfavourable.
Agency Bookings: For some bookings, AAE and/or any AAE Companies (“Agent”) will only act as an intermediary between you and the service providers, and you agree that the contractual relationship will be directly between you and that service provider.
The Agent’s sole role and responsibility is to transmit the details of your reservation to the relevant service provider (“Service Provider”), and send you a confirmation email for and on behalf of the relevant service provider (“Agency Bookings”). Payments for all the Agency Bookings will be in accordance with the terms and conditions set out by the Service Provider (“Service Provider’s Terms”). You agree to be bound by the Service Provider’s Terms, which could include (but not limited to) the Service Provider’s rules and restrictions regarding availability and use of fares, products, or services. Certain service providers could also offer the opportunity for reservations to be paid or a deposit to be taken during the reservation process by means of secure online payment. For all Agency Bookings, payments will be processed directly by the Service Provider on your credit/debit card or bank account.[/I]