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Why do I need to have a credit card to be a gestational surrogate?

Some services, like hotel check-ins, require security deposit that is easier with credit card. Ride services (such as Uber) place holds on cards to secure payments during travel. Using a debit card can cause longer hold times, complicating travel logistics. Staying local reduces the need for a credit card since fewer holds and deposits apply. The policy aims to ease travel experiences and limit financial burden on the gestational carrier rather than impose strict requirements.

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