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Financing Powered by Uplift FAQs

Published 11/01/2019 04:54 PM   |    Updated 02/23/2024 10:46 AM
Who is Uplift? 
  • Uplift gives you the freedom to purchase what you want now and pay over time with simple fixed installments. Some plans include interest while some are interest-free.  When you’re ready to checkout, just select “Uplift” as your payment method, complete a short application, and receive a quick decision.  Choose the terms of your payment plan, finish checking out, and enjoy your purchase. Then, pay over time with simple, no-surprise monthly payments.
  • Loans made through Uplift are offered by these lending partners: http://uplift.com/lenders
 
When can I apply for an Uplift loan?
  • You can apply for an Uplift loan at the time you make your booking or any time there after up to 11 days prior to your cruise departure. 
 
After paying off some of my balance, can I add more charges? 
  • Financing through Uplift is not a line of credit. After a guest’s application is approved and the guest accepts a loan through Uplift, additional charges (related to price increases or pre-cruise add-ons) cannot be added. 
  • However, any eligible guest is welcome to have multiple active payment plans through Uplift at any given time, each up to a total amount of $15,000USD.  Each time a guest applies to use Uplift, Uplift looks at a number of factors including the guest’s credit information, purchase details, current loan activity, and more. Approval in the past does not guarantee future approvals.
 
Can I use it for onboard spend?
  • At this time, financing through Uplift is available to Carnival guests for purchases made prior to cruise departure. This includes add-ons such as Carnival Vacation Protection (CVP), Fly2Fun, prepaid gratuities, etc.*.  Financing powered by Uplift is only available for pre-cruise purchases. 
 
Is there a minimum purchase requirement to opt for the finance option? 
  • Yes. Carnival guests may use Uplift for Carnival vacations ranging in total cost between $100 - $15,000USD.
 
I’m traveling with someone who is paying his/her own way. Can he/she apply for this finance option now as well? 
  • Yes. In the event that two or more guests are traveling under a single booking, Financing powered by Uplift may be applied as a form of payment for a portion of the booking. 
For example, if four individuals are traveling together under one booking, two of the guests may use Uplift to pay their portion of the cruise fare/taxes/fees -- while the other two guests may opt to use an alternate form of payment, such as direct payment to Carnival using a credit or debit card. 
 
How much can I be approved for?
  • Carnival guests can be approved for monthly payment plans through Uplift for Carnival vacations ranging in total cost between $100 - $15,000USD (including add-ons such as CVP,  gratuities, air, etc.*). Eligibility is based on a number of factors, including the guest’s credit information, purchase details, and more. 
 
Can I apply for more than the original approval amount? 
  • No. The current Uplift application process requires that one, specific total amount (between $100 - $15,000USD) be defined when a guest’s application is submitted. 
  • Guests wishing to change the total value of their application may restart their application for a payment plan through Uplift using a lower or higher total amount any time prior to accepting/confirming a loan (the very last step in the application). 
 
What if I have to cancel? How do I get my money back or payments already made?
  • When full or partial refund is processed by Carnival using normal cancellation procedures, Uplift will receive the refund and will apply it to the guest’s remaining loan balance. If the amount due to the guest exceeds any remaining balance due to Uplift, Uplift will issue a refund to the guest’s form of payment on file. This process typically takes 2-4 business days after Uplift receives funds from Carnival. 
  • If a guest receives a Future Cruise Credit rather than a refund or is assessed a cancellation penalty, they will still be responsible for the outstanding balance.
  • Please see Carnival’s Terms of Use for the most up to date Refund Policy.
  • Carnival guests who receive a refund that involves Carnival Vacation Protection (CVP) should contact Uplift’s 24/7 Customer Support Team:
    • 75% ‘Any Reason’ CVP Refunds: Refunds are typically issued in the form of FCC (‘Future Cruise Credit’). Guests should contact Uplift to inquire about possible payment re-arrangements that may be available. Please note that Uplift does not accept Future Cruise Credit (‘FCC’) -- or any form of cruise line credit (Onboard Credit - ‘OBC’ or ‘NROBC’) as a form of payment on existing loan balances. 
    • 100% Qualifying Reason: Guests typically receive refunds in the form of an electronic or mailed check following a qualifying 100% refund claim. Guests should contact Uplift to inquire about possible payment re-arrangements that may be available (ex. temporary payment delay while awaiting an approved refund to be issued or arrive). 
 
Do I have to finance the entire amount? 
  • No. Carnival Agents can assist guests who wish to finance part of a Carnival Vacation. The amount financed, including taxes/fees and any add-ons or extras, must be between $100 - 15,000USD.
 
Will you be penalized if the total is paid off prior to the final payment?
  • No. There are no prepayment penalties associated with any Financing Powered by Uplift plan. 
 
After booking and deposit is made, can you then finance the remaining balance?
  • Yes. Eligible guests may apply Uplift as a form of payment to any ‘final payment’ or ‘balance due’ following a deposit on their Carnival vacation -- provided that the balance, including taxes/fees, add-ons or extras, is between $100 - 15,000USD.
 
Will this program finance all add-ons (such as CVP, gratuities, Fly2Fun, etc.) to the reservation as well? 
  • Yes. Uplift Pay Monthly may be used for add-ons and extras prior to sailing -- such as Carnival Vacation Protection (CVP), Fly2Fun, prepaid gratuities and more. Guests may add extras on to their cruise fare in one application (up to $15,000) or apply for another payment plan through Uplift to finance any extras and add-ons after booking the cruise-only portion of their vacation. Extras/Add-ons are those items that can be added to the overall booking related costs (i.e. Carnival Vacation Protection (CVP), Fly2Fun, prepaid gratuities, etc.*).   
 
Is there a limit for the total amount of financing I can obtain through Uplift? 
  • Every application has a maximum value limit of $15,000USD. However, any guest (individual) may have multiple active loans through Uplift at any given time.  Each time a guest applies to use Uplift, Uplift looks at a number of factors including the guest’s credit information, purchase details, current loan activity, and more. Approval in the past does not guarantee future approvals.
 
Do you need to provide full Social Security Number in order to be approved?
  • Uplift's application for approval involves a soft credit check, which requires a few basic guest details including full name, date of birth, mobile phone number, and the last four digits of their Social Security Number.
  • The last four digits of a guest's Social Security Number are used to verify their identity and determine their eligibility. A guest's full social security number will be required to take a loan, as required by federal banking law.
  • When entering the last four digits and complete Social Security Number, guests do so privately and securely. 
 
What is the interest-free financing option?
  • Eligible guests can book their cruise with $0 down, followed by as many as 18 interest-free payments*.
  • Guests who qualify will be presented with a 0% APR financing option during the application process.
  • Eligibility is based on a number of factors, including guest's credit information, purchase details, and more.
*Based on a purchase price of $1,000.00 you could pay $0 today, followed by 18 monthly payments of $62.38 at 15% APR. APRs range from 0%-36%; 0% APR available to all approved applicants on select terms. Actual terms are based on your credit score and other factors and may vary. Not everyone is eligible. Loans made through Uplift are offered by these lending partners: uplift.com/lenders. Privacy Policy. Terms of use. Uplift’s Address: 440 N. Wolfe Road Sunnyvale, CA 94085.
 

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