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Yep, I paid with a debit card (gasp!). I was kind of surprised because all the advice I've ever heard is how you can only rent a car with a credit card. So I asked the manager "I don't have to pay with a credit card?" He said no, and all they require is for me to fill out a paper with my name, address and phone number.
pet air travel rates The only reason most companies require a credit card, is because they use it as proof of good credit. Otherwise they will run a credit check. Some places will ask for copies of 2 utility bills and a $250 deposit (refundable on return) instead of running a credit check now. The manager also said that since my car is in the shop getting repaired, that's good collateral too.
Lots of people will use the excuse that you need to keep a credit card in the event you have to rent a car, but as you can see that isn't always the case. And for me, this is great news, since I am not a big fan of credit cards. Plus, the next time I get into an argument with someone about this fact, I will have some good research pet air travel rates to back it up.
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I rent cars using my debit card. If you cannot deal with the hold they put on the card, I guess you should wonder if you really need to be traveling anyway Once I am debt free, I will teach myself the proper use of credit and be able to reward myself with perks, freebies and cash back. Until then, it is a debit card and cash for me. Since I have stopped using credit cards, I feel like I am in much more control with my money, because I am! Good post Carrie!
Thanks for the comment Shay. I did not know that. However, you can still pay for an airline pet air travel rates ticket with a debit card. It won t be long until we are going to shy away from the actual plastic card and pay with a phone app or a fingerprint/pin number. Technology is constantly changing and hopefully improving!
I have rented pet air travel rates a car with my Debit Card and they do put a big hold on funds in your account until the car is returned. The reason they prefer pet air travel rates a Credit Card is that it is very difficult for them to go after a Bank or Credit Union should you not return the car for whatever reason. But with a Credit Card eventually they have legal some sort of recourse. That is what I was told by Budget. I do use a Credit Card for the purpose of car rental pet air travel rates but pay it off as soon as I arrive home. Never carry a balance, always pay it off each month, if for some reason you have to use it. Be well, live well and debt FREE is a Great Place to BE!!
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