I don’t think the type of card matters to the rental company, however when they take their deposit you’d need to have that amount of funds (plus whatever you need for spending money) available in your bank account if using a debit card, and deposits can be fairly substantial these days.But if you hire cars when on holidays or within Ireland, dont you need a credit card? I thought that was mandatory.
Would like to get rid of mine.. but I travel quite a bit and usually have to hire a car.
Hmm quick bit of reading suggests you’re right, sorry about that. Some car rental companies do accept debit cards and there are broker services you can use, but looks like it isn’t universal. Bizarre! Another symptom of that backward industry... “Sir can you please stand there for 20 minutes while I slowly type into this computer the exact same details you gave while booking”I was always told (by the rental companies) that it must be a credit card.
Not sure what the rule is.
Would be glad to get rid of the credit card though.
Have you tried calling them, and ask them to sign your existing account up to rewards? +353 71 959 4040And even though I have been with AVANTCARD for about 2 years they won't allow me to avail of cashback, when I try to sign up I am sent on a continuous loop.
I was always told (by the rental companies) that it must be a credit card.
Not sure what the rule is.
Would be glad to get rid of the credit card though.
I often use the debit card to hire a car ( typically mondeo / Octavia from Alamo ) for travel in UK , however once I tried to hire from the same company a 7 seater I had to use the CC - they told me there was a cut of price after which CC was requiredI was always told (by the rental companies) that it must be a credit card.
Not sure what the rule is.
Would be glad to get rid of the credit card though.
Is there a fee for the UB black credit card?
I use a Curve card to avoid forex charges and its free. Its not a credit card. Its a card with a new number that you point at your existing cards.
When shopping you use the curve card and the transaction is forwarded to your real card.
Then when the card gets charged in the foreign currency they convert it to euro (at pretty much whatever the current rate is) and charge the Euro amount on your credit card.
An recent example is I bought something on eBay for £21.90 on Friday. That £21.90 was charged to my Curve which charged €24.07 to my credit card.
If I check XE.com £21.90 is currently €24.04
I also have the Avant card. I use my card for all bills so getting the maximum back (€12 a month) is easy.
You obviously have to pay the full amount back every two months or any saving you've made is lost in interest charges. But if you're able to do that it's worthwhile.
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