Payment debit cards
Nov 8, 2022, 3:22 pm
#1
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Payment debit cards
Some companies won’t take a debit card unless you show proof of a return airline flight. What is a issue with a debit card both debit and credit cards have credit limits.
Nov 8, 2022, 3:42 pm
#2
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It’s because local renters who don’t have a credit card are higher risk. It’s not that folks who only have a debit card are bad people or not responsible, it’s just that statistically speaking, the rental companies have a higher incidence of problems with local debit card holders vs folks flying in with a debit card or credit card holders.
Dec 4, 2022, 2:13 am
#3
Join Date: Apr 2016
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I just rented locally and on my way out the gate agent told me because I’m local, there’s an additional hold on my credit card. Think it was like $350. I told him that’s fine. I know some folks prefer debit only but I can also see why rental car companies see that as a higher risk when you’re not actually going to be on a flight out.