Is it safe to pay your deposit with a credit card?

[imojen18 2]

I am planning on having surgery with Dr. Garcia in December. I have been speaking with Karen through Tijuana Bariatrics. I have scheduled my surgery and need to pay my deposit. I was wondering how you guys made your deposit and if it is legit to pay over the phone using your credit card?

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I made mine via PayPal, so there was some built-in security. Your credit card company probably covers fraudulent charges, so if you do use your credit card, just keep a close eye on it in the coming months and report anything suspicious immediately.

[joatsaint 2,814]

I would think it would be pretty safe.

I've never had an issue with charging anything on my credit card... including my hospital stay.

I know from experience that my credit card company is on my side if there is a dispute.

If this charge is going to be substantially bigger than your normal CC charges,

you may want to call your credit card company and forewarn them.

Otherwise it might get declined.

[imojen18 2]

Thanks! I think the 500$ deposit will clear just fine and then I plan to pay cash for surgery. I guess I could do pay-pal too. Thanks for your help!

[imojen18 2]

• Awesome Thank you!

["Henry" 109]

Hi everyone,

Like Helena101 stated, as long as the company is Legit, you have nothing to worry about.