Think youneed a credit cardto rent a car?
In this guide, Ill explain how you might rent a car using a debit card.
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Can You Rent a Car Without a Credit Card?
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Some companies simply dont allow you to rent without a credit card in your name.
Practically no one will rent to you for cash or check anymore.
But many companies do allow you to rent a car with a debit card with a few caveats.
Check with your rental car company ahead of time to ensure you show up with all the required information.
Youll always be required to show a valid drivers license and your charge card to rent a car.
ButDollarallows drivers under 25 to rent with a debit card.
With this trick, the deposit never leaves my account.
If you dont already have one, heres how to get it:
1.
Create a PayPal Account
If you dont already have an account, go toPayPal.comto sign up for free.
For personal use with the additional banking features, Balance should have you covered.
If youre new to PayPal, youll want toapply for the Business MasterCardat least three months in advance.
Even if youve had a PayPal account for a while, give yourself at least a month.
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Set Up a Backup Funding Source
Select a backup funding source for your Business debit card.
Your backup funding source will be either your checking account or another debit card (or both).
The backup will cover the purchase if the amount exceeds your PayPal balance.
Watch the balance on both accounts to avoid an overdraft fee.
Heres how:
1.
I always stick with just $1.
Depending on your bank, a deposit could take a few days to hit your PayPal account.
Mine usually takes two or three days.
see to it you keep the balance low.
Your checking account will not be charged, because the transaction will not be completed.
you could also subsequently receive payments or otherwise deposit money to your PayPal account and have access to it.
That wont be tied up in the hold.
Return the Car and Remove the Hold
When you return the rental car, youll pay the rental fee.
Its more straightforward, plus youll get access to more rental car options and cheaper rates.
We get it.Everythingis more expensive than it used to be, but your paycheck hasnt kept up.
When money is tight,these resourceswill help nearly everyone.
Freelance writers Timothy Moore and Kent McDill contributed to this report.
