Valid BCD Codes
Feb 19, 2007 | 11:51 pm
#106
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Location: Danville, CA, USA;
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My last rental at SAN was hassle free and the .5 RR credit just put me over the top for a free flight on WN, so I have nothing but ^ for Budget.
Feb 23, 2007 | 10:02 am
#107
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Ontario, CAN
Posts: 5,813
Exact same for me in Ft Myers (RSW) Feb-18th
booked with the same insurance claim code at Denver airport. One confused young man behind the counter who had to get his supervisor, who then said that they couldn't do it and started asking me similar questions about claim numbers, etc.
Based on that experience I could not recommend using the code unless you have the insurance claim to back it up...
Based on that experience I could not recommend using the code unless you have the insurance claim to back it up...
I'm not using that code in the future.
Mar 6, 2007 | 1:14 pm
#109
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I called up reservations and the agent used the Fastbreak BCD JH999G and then gave me a $5 off coupon MUFZ031.
I actually had priced the Fastbreak BCD versus the AA/UA BCDs and the airline rates were lower.
So I booked my reseravtion using the AA BCD and the called up to ask a question and the agent said here's a $5 coupon and changed it to the Fastbreak BCD while keeping my original lower rental rate.
I actually had priced the Fastbreak BCD versus the AA/UA BCDs and the airline rates were lower.
So I booked my reseravtion using the AA BCD and the called up to ask a question and the agent said here's a $5 coupon and changed it to the Fastbreak BCD while keeping my original lower rental rate.
Mar 21, 2007 | 4:01 am
#110
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Potomac Falls, VA
Programs: AA Plat 2MM, MR Gold, Avis Pref
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I don't know what the origin of x280201 is but many thanks - the rate at PHX was nearly identical to x793200 and hopefully doesn't come with the hassles associated with the latter. About $50 cheaper than the regular rate on a weekend rental, and $30 less than Hertz.
My last rental at SAN was hassle free and the .5 RR credit just put me over the top for a free flight on WN, so I have nothing but ^ for Budget.
My last rental at SAN was hassle free and the .5 RR credit just put me over the top for a free flight on WN, so I have nothing but ^ for Budget.
Mar 24, 2007 | 8:09 pm
#111
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3
new codes
Receive a free day on a minimum five-day weekly rental on an intermediate (Group C) through full-size, four-door (Group E) car on top of your Costco member discount! A Saturday night stayover is required. See complete terms and conditions below. Be sure to request BCD# W852802 and CPN# TUGZ504 at time of reservation.
Valid through 5/31/07.
Valid through 5/31/07.
Apr 19, 2007 | 7:49 pm
#112
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: USA
Programs: Hilton Diamond, AA-PlatPro, B6-Mosaic
Posts: 167
Are any of these codes good for discounts for full size SUVs for June?
I'd like to rent a full size SUV for 9 days in June, but the price with tax is about $600. Does anyone know of any discount codes or coupons I can use at JFK to get the price reduced?
Thanks,
Aussiemate
Thanks,
Aussiemate
Apr 25, 2007 | 8:49 am
#113
Join Date: May 2005
Location: DFW
Posts: 83
BCD X739200 not good for Airport locations
I had a car booked with this rate and went through a lot of umms, aahs, etc when picking the car up.
Seems this is an internal code used by Budget for Insurance claims. Apparently one's insurance company will make the reservation directly with Budget when they need a replacement vehicle while the insured's car is being repaired.
I was picking up at MIA and the woman immediately recognized the code as the MIA location is not supposed to be renting Insurance Claims; these are normally only rented from off-airport locations.
I was drilled for 5-10 minutes (How did I make the booking? Did I have my confirmation print-out from the web? {I did} Was I in an accident? Who was my insurance company? what was my claim number? Why did my insurance company reserve my a replacement car at an airport location?) In the end she did everything she could to have the system force the rate but she couldn't get past the screen asking for the Insurance Claim Number. She subsequently checked with her Manager who told her to do just do a new booking. When I compared the new booking rate to the X739200 rate, there was less than $5 difference. She booked the new car using BCD W852802. When reviewing the paperwork I noticed the price difference and she said she could refer back to the Mgr again and have him put a credit thru but I told her that was fine as my company would reimburse me anyway. I didn't want to draw any more attention to the situation for less than $5.
So, the long and short of it all based on my experience is to tread very lightly if trying to use BCD X739200 in the future.
Seems this is an internal code used by Budget for Insurance claims. Apparently one's insurance company will make the reservation directly with Budget when they need a replacement vehicle while the insured's car is being repaired.
I was picking up at MIA and the woman immediately recognized the code as the MIA location is not supposed to be renting Insurance Claims; these are normally only rented from off-airport locations.
I was drilled for 5-10 minutes (How did I make the booking? Did I have my confirmation print-out from the web? {I did} Was I in an accident? Who was my insurance company? what was my claim number? Why did my insurance company reserve my a replacement car at an airport location?) In the end she did everything she could to have the system force the rate but she couldn't get past the screen asking for the Insurance Claim Number. She subsequently checked with her Manager who told her to do just do a new booking. When I compared the new booking rate to the X739200 rate, there was less than $5 difference. She booked the new car using BCD W852802. When reviewing the paperwork I noticed the price difference and she said she could refer back to the Mgr again and have him put a credit thru but I told her that was fine as my company would reimburse me anyway. I didn't want to draw any more attention to the situation for less than $5.
So, the long and short of it all based on my experience is to tread very lightly if trying to use BCD X739200 in the future.
Had a similar experience with BCD X739200. Although I had read the posts already even before I booked, I thought the BCD I used was not the insurance one. Anyway, I ended up at the counter with a supervisor who noticed that it was the insurance replacement code. She explained that I couldn't avail of the rate becuase they didn't offer that rate at Airport locations. It took her another 15 minutes to make me a new reservation for a full size instead of a premium but the new rate was a lot higher even with some discount. I politely turned down the new agreement and walked over to Avis to get my regular corp rate on a full size. I ended up with a Mazda 5. It is some sort of a mini mini van.
May 1, 2007 | 9:00 pm
#114
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 8
I've discovered a very interesting link; it appears to be a resource intended for Budget's own customer service reps:
https://www.budget.com/bvr/web/html/...D_Numbers.html
Even more interesting material can be found by clicking the "return to BVR home" link on that page; for example:
https://www.budget.com/bvr/web/html/...promo_log.html
https://www.budget.com/bvr/web/html/..._POWERDRV.html
(The second one gives a bunch of nice coupon codes while also explaining how to "capture the reservation, and ultimately the rental, by making the customer feel that they are receiving a special value and that we care about their business.")
There is also good, detailed information about rental policies around the world, and this helpful guide to staying in shape:
https://www.budget.com/bvr/web/html/...ergocizes.html
Anyway, I found much of it quite interesting and revealing; I don't know how long it will remain open like this, but I highly recommend taking a look.
https://www.budget.com/bvr/web/html/...D_Numbers.html
Even more interesting material can be found by clicking the "return to BVR home" link on that page; for example:
https://www.budget.com/bvr/web/html/...promo_log.html
https://www.budget.com/bvr/web/html/..._POWERDRV.html
(The second one gives a bunch of nice coupon codes while also explaining how to "capture the reservation, and ultimately the rental, by making the customer feel that they are receiving a special value and that we care about their business.")
There is also good, detailed information about rental policies around the world, and this helpful guide to staying in shape:
https://www.budget.com/bvr/web/html/...ergocizes.html
Anyway, I found much of it quite interesting and revealing; I don't know how long it will remain open like this, but I highly recommend taking a look.
Last edited by szrc; May 1, 2007 at 9:11 pm
May 11, 2007 | 7:58 pm
#115
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: CA, USA
Posts: 283
Nice find -- thanks for sharing.
I tried a couple of the coupon codes on an upcoming reservation and they didn't error out, but also didn't lower the rate of the reservation (but I think that's typical of their reservation system -- the discount, if available, will be reflected at pick-up).
Just for kicks, I plugged in the BCD number listed for Cendant employees -- gave me a rate that was over $20 higher than the standard budget.com rate. Sounds like some of the supposed employee "discounts" at my employer!
I tried a couple of the coupon codes on an upcoming reservation and they didn't error out, but also didn't lower the rate of the reservation (but I think that's typical of their reservation system -- the discount, if available, will be reflected at pick-up).
Just for kicks, I plugged in the BCD number listed for Cendant employees -- gave me a rate that was over $20 higher than the standard budget.com rate. Sounds like some of the supposed employee "discounts" at my employer!
Jun 1, 2007 | 8:16 pm
#116
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: Avis/Budget Group
Posts: 13
That number you gave with the 3 letters and 3 numbers is your BCN/Rapid Rez/Fast Break number and I wouldn't be giving that out to anyone seeing as how it has your credit card number and other pertinent info attached to it. The BCD number is 1 letter followed by 6 numbers and that gives you the discount.
Jun 4, 2007 | 5:21 pm
#117
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 16
Going to Cheyenne from Salt Lake Round Trip- Need Discount Code
I am trying to rent a car for my brother's wedding in Cheyenne. I will be driving from Salt Lake to Cheyenne roundtrip, I want to leave on the 15th and return on the 17th. Any codes out there?
Jun 11, 2007 | 10:59 am
#118
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 1,449
I've got an upcoming reservation and wanted to combine the Costco BCD number with an Entertainment Coupon to get the lowest possible rate. The website took the combination, but will it work at the counter? I do this all the time at National, but wasn't sure about Budget. My rental is in ORF.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jul 4, 2007 | 12:28 pm
#120
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Hawaii USA
Posts: 21
Budget location near SEA
Thanks for the links. If you are renting a car in SEA and want to avoid the airport charges, try location KT1 (Kent). It is just a few miles away. Upon calling them, I learned that they will deduct the cost of a cab from your rental bill if you save your receipt. I am renting for 17 days and the KT1 rate was $400 less than the SEA rate.