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Old Mar 1st, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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Do I pick up Eurostar tkt at station

Hope this title is clear enough. I can figure out how to buy the tkt on the Eurostar site, but not how it gets in my hands. Is there a willcall window or can I print it out?

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Old Mar 1st, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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I picked mine up at at "ticket" machine.

I think you need the confirmation number and the credit card you used to book. It was very easy and the ticket just printed right out.

I don't recall a print from home option.
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Old Mar 1st, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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Do these ticket machines accept magnetic-strip-only US credit cards?
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Old Mar 1st, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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Carol--thank you.
Gregg, I have the same question.
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Old Mar 1st, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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The ticket machines in London took my USAA Visa which is your basic American card, no smart chip. This was around 10 months ago.
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Old Mar 8th, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Can you pick up Eurostar tickets at places OTHER than Eurostar station: such as other train station in France or at a SNCF boutique shop in cities in France?
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Old Mar 9th, 2008 | 12:09 AM
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there are also 'live' ticket windows if you do not wish to use the ticket machines.
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Old Mar 9th, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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I tried to pick up a ticket using a European Amex card (which does not have a chip) and it didn't work. Those with other cards didn't seem to have a problem. If it doesn't work, you can pick it up from the ticket desk (leave enough time, there may be a queue). It's essential to have the credit card with you that you used to book the ticket.
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Old Mar 9th, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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Machine would not take my card in London Waterloo( 3 yrs ago) , but I just went to ticket window and no problem.
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Old Mar 15th, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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Thank you all. I plan to use the window pickup.
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