While many traders are reluctant to accept the vacuum checks, some brands still play the game and facilitate their use. Find out which ones and how to optimize the use of your payment securities.
For many households, the vacuum checks represent a precious help to go on leave. Each year, 4.8 million employees receive these precious checks. For beneficiaries, these checks constitute substantial aid to generally finance their leave and their leisure. However, spending is sometimes more complicated than expected, transforming what should be an advantage in a real obstacle course. Indeed, as the magazine notes 60 million consumers In its September issue (n ° 616), “The conditions of acceptance make it not always easy to spend them”.
This difficulty is explained in particular by the fact that “Professionals who are part of our acceptance network are free in the definition of their commercial policy”, explains the National Agency for Vacances Checks (ANCV). This freedom left to traders creates disparities according to the chosen format. Traditional paper checks often encounter reluctance on the part of traders, which evoke manipulation and reimbursement constraints. The dematerialized versions, although more modern, are not universally accepted. Some establishments even charge additional costs for their use, reducing the advantage provided. This situation creates legitimate frustration among beneficiaries who see their vacation purchasing power crumble in the face of the refusal of acceptance or hidden costs.
Fortunately, some brands are distinguished by their home policy favorable to vacuum checks. As our colleagues point out, the Beauval Zoo is one of the exemplary establishments, not invoicing “No booking fees via its telephone service” And allowing visitors to pay directly with their titles. The Gîtes de France site also simplifies the steps by accepting “Dematerialized vacuum checks to spend them directly, which avoids postal shipments”. For travelers, the site sncf-connect.com offers a practical solution: it is enough “To select the Connect Vacuum Check to debit the sum of its virtual wallet and set your ticket, with or without reduced rate”, observed 60 million consumers. For catering, many establishments still accept vacuum checks, especially in paper format. Most indicate it directly on their storefront: just locate the ancv logo to ensure their acceptance.
To avoid unpleasant surprises, some simple reflexes allow you to better use your vacuum checks. Digital versions are generally easier to use, even if not all businesses accept them. Before reserving or buying, it is better to check directly from the establishment that he accepts the vacuum checks well. For paper checks, look for the official ancv logo on the window or at the entrance avoids refusals. A good tip also consists in mixing the two formats: keeping the paper checks for small local businesses and using the electronic version for online purchases or in large brands.
