Do they really credit check when renting with a debit card?
 

In Budget's policy it says that a credit check will be performed if renting with a debit card, my questions are:

Do they really ALWAYS do a credit check when renting with a debit card?

AND

What are the qualifications to pass their credit check?

Thanks

Yes, always

No idea

Although as of last week it is no longer a hard pull on your credit report.

I think what they mean is that they will take an authorisation on your card. They do not do a 'credit check' that impedes your credit score if that is what you mean.

Some debit cards have a hold policy in that they authorise an amount without directly affecting your bank balance whereas some cards immediately withdraw from your account.

Yes, they take an authorization on your card.

Yes, they do a credit check.

No, it is not the kind that impedes your credit score.

And to the OP, yes, they really do, and yes, I've really seen people who were unable to rent because they didn't meet the standards.

This is true now.

Like I said, up until a few weeks ago it was a hard inquiry on your equifax report.

I am curious does anyone know why it changed? Was it a new law? Did the change apply to all 3 credit bureaus?
Thanks



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Their agreement was with Equifax only. They do not check the other 2 bureaus.

As far as I know, Avis didn't want to submit a hard pull, but Equifax required one. Avis finally won the argument.