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I used Booking way more times. I'd say just call support and explain what happened.

Also maybe do not provide card info "for card confirmation". It literally gets just sent to the place in the clear. Many of them print it and keep for who knows how long for anyone to see.

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> It literally gets just sent to the place in the clear.

Nowadays they send a virtual card that has been generated by booking.com to the hotel. The card details of the guest stay with booking.com

A few years I saw paper sheets with my card info printed at the hotel. Good to know it changed

> Also maybe do not provide card info "for card confirmation".

I could be wrong but I don't believe I was given the option not to. I was unaware it was sent in the clear until now.

Some listings support pay via Booking now, I prefer those unless I trust the place enough. Otherwise I would choose a debit card that I wouldn't have much balance on.

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