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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 8:48 pm
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mbreuer
 
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Originally Posted by BWBW
So you think only have $93 available over the expected rental cost of $238 will cause the transaction not work?

I rent cars all the time and I have never paid attention to any pre-auth on my card, but then again I have never had this situation before.

Damn being lazy got me again.

It's possible - depends on how the rental company does the pre-auth, and whether your credit card issuer is more interested in keeping you under your limit or generating over-limit fees.
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