What cards do Europcar accept?

The cards accepted in the phase of the pick-up of the vehicle are those belonging to the main networks: DINERS, VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX. Prepaid, revolving and PayPal cards are not accepted. Visa Electron cards are accepted exclusively if issued by bank networks (no Postepay).



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Debit cards are accepted when renting in the UK. Some other countries may only accept credit cards unless you have pre-paid for your rental, in this instance you will need to show the debit card used to pre-pay and must also have a credit card for the purpose of a deposit.

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I tried Europcar with Revolut - it didn't work. They actually tried the card and it was rejected by the system.

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Europcar requires the possession and the use, as guarantee of the rental, of two credit cards, or, alternatively, of an Amex Gold, Platinum or Centurion (black), or Visa Gold or Platinum, or, finally, of a Mastercard Gold.

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Car hire without a credit card Here at SIXT we also accept American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB and Discover Debit Cards for your UK rental and deposit, as long as: your card is valid at the time of pick-up and issued in the name of the main driver.

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Companies prefer credit cards because it proves to them you're not a financial risk; their costs will be covered as they can recover part or all of the deposit if needed. With a debit card, the company cannot pull money from a bank account if it has insufficient funds.

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Do I need to wash the car before it is returned? Cleaning of rental car for normal use is included in the price. If the car is heavily soiled, a recond fee will be added.

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CAN I PAY FOR THE RENTAL OF A CAR FOR ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL? The renter of the vehicle must be present to sign the rental agreement and provide their credit card at the time of pick up. The renter cannot provide a credit or debit card belonging to someone else for their use.

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A credit card authorisation of $5,000 USD will be performed on the customer's credit card as a guarantee at the beginning of the rental. Some Premium vehicle types may require an authorisation of up to $10,000 USD (please refer to the category list mentionned here below).

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