How would you feel if your partner came abroad with no money?

[Iwilldestroyyou345]

You'd booked the flights and accommodation in advance. He didn't bring any cash, only a credit card which doesn't work in that country. Has savings of several thousand but couldn't even dip into them for say £100.

Obviously dipping into savings is unwise, but knowingly going abroad with 0 spending money is unfair to the other person no?

I bet you that he’s lying and he’s actually broke. Once had to pay for a very expensive weekend away because of a CF like this! He booked a suite in a fancy hotel for the weekend for my birthday. His card got declined at check out and I had to pay!

Another one wanting to know where you are that a credit card doesn't work?
I know in some countries credit card use isn't as widespread so you might need cash for some things but he could get cash out of a bank using his credit card (it will cost a bit in bank charges but he should have planned better).

I think he's taking the piss.

He is a selfish loser. Get rid. No ifs or bits.

Find out which bank account he has his salary paid into. Lend him a phone so he can get those details - or even better check his phone has bank8ng apps on it.

do not give any money to him unless he transfers money over.

no alcohol afte 2 nights …. He may remember his details!

Yup, I was recently in a large German city where a fair few restaurants only accepted debit cards issued by German banks. We had some cash with us but needed to top up by withdrawing more from an ATM.

When I was in Cuba they didn't accept cards issued by US owned banks (or possibly those cards didn't work due to US sanctions, I don't recall, I just know you couldn't use them)

This happened to me once. At the airport, he offered to buy me a drink but only had enough money for a soft drink. He said ‘but you have a credit card you can use, put everything on there and I’ll pay you when we get back’. I dumped him when we got back and made sure he paid me everything he owed me.

I had this in the states all I had to do was phone the credit card company and go through security and tell them where I was and it was sorted. Could he get someone to send him money via western union I’ve also done that when I lost my travelers cheques - when they were still a thing

Ask them how they are going to eat. And then just buy yourself food and drinks. I wouldn't be subsidising this cheeky fucker who has done this expecting you to pay.

What was your conversation about the holiday budget beforehand? When I go on holiday all of the spends are done on my partners CC and he then takes the money back from our holiday savings.

What's the dim pillock's solution to the problem of his own creation?

🤣🤣sure. They live in 1960s?

A credit card that does not work in the country. A savings account that does not have online access.

Really? Does he live in a developed country?

OP, how long have you known your partner and have you lived with him before?

He is clearly taking the piss if not taking you for a ride/mug.

Maybe you're making up a story to excuse this guy and blame the OP?
Try harder.

He's lying about the savings. Absolute rubbish. He has to have a bank account surely? So unless he's skint till payday (highly likely) he can call the bank, very handily google will give him a number to call, but I'm going to guess he won't remember his account number or sort code....

His credit card is maxed out which is why it doesn't work.

Get rid of him ASAP.

What an absolute arsehole. Don't you dare fund him! That would be curtains for me, the tight, entitled prick. Let him learn the lesson of his life. Perhaps he can use his credit card to book his flight home.

Lol your DP sounds entitled. A bit like my SIL who came here from abroad, got pregnant, copied my new boots but turned up to labour with no clothes or nappies for the baby. I Had to fork out for a bunch of stuff. But when she expected me to buy uniform for her elder child, I kindly told her to piss off.

My husband and I went on a family holiday in January and we took not a single penny. All went on our debit cards. Didnt need to withdraw either. But what sort of countey doesn't accept major cards? Bit weird.

Seeing as you had paid for the flights and accommodation maybe he thought you were picking up the tab for whole thing!! Bit cheeky of him - maybe he thought you were going All inclusive so wouldn't be necessary for him to have any cash!! I can't believe he didn't even have a few quid in his wallet!! How long are you away for? A few days and he can live without eating too much but any longer then it becomes a real issue. What a nightmare for you though OP!

Is he a genuine partner or a romance scammer?

Lies….all lies

Sorry but he’s lying and taking advantage. My ex was the same hence why I dumped his scrounging arse!

😂
Seriously, this situation is hard to believe BS.
Meaning the "partner with no money".

Surely he’d have a bank card of some sort with him and not just a credit card?

I wouldn’t pay for anything else without agreement that he will owe you the money. Cheeky fucker.

Where's the sodding update @Iwilldestroyyou345 ?!?

Is he busking for food while you tuck into a 3 course meal at the finest trattoria in town?