Answered on: November 10, 2022
Client
I will be arriving at the Airport of Nashville TN and need to know if I can rent a vehicle with a debit card?
Agent
Start to make a search. Normally there is one or more suppliers that accept Debit Card. But it depends on availability. Once you see results ( car photos ) and a supplier that accept Debit Card has availability a filter will be at the left hand side of the results page, click link to see screenshot:- [link]
Client
OK, great. I did so and yes I see Thrifty as supplier that accept Debit Card. Thank you. I will proceed and book the vehicle.
Agent
Based on your search criteria Thrifty is the only car hire supplier that accept Debit Card at moment of pick up at that location. Thrifty say this about Debit Card use:-
Agent
To qualify to rent a Thrifty vehicle, the renter must present at the time of rental a valid driver’s license and valid major credit card or debit card (see Debit Card Usage below) in the renter's own name with available credit and funds. A physical card must be presented as Digital Wallet cards are not accepted. The credit card used to pay online in driver’s name and a valid driver’s license MUST be presented at time of rental. Once this credit card is validated, Thrifty can accept any other valid credit card in your name for taxes, fees and incidentals. Non-prepaid Debit cards issued under a VISA, MasterCard or Discover logo which draw funds directly from the cardholder’s account may be used at the outset of a rental when the following requirements are met: Vehicle class reserved is Compact through Full-size ONLY, present two (2) valid forms of identification; and proof of a return travel ticket to coincide with the rental (airline/train/cruise). Debit cards are NOT accepted at the outset of a rental to qualify on Premium vehicles and above, including Convertibles. At the time of rental, an authorized hold will be secured on your credit/debit card provided to cover the estimated rental charges and any additional charges that may be incurred. These funds will not be available for your use for the duration of the rental. We will place an authorization amount of $200 for a Major Credit Card and $500 for a Debit Check Card, plus the cost of the rental. The above incremental hold will not be applied to established Express members with a VISA card in their profile. In most cases, the location will perform a credit check for Debit Card customers to determine credit worthiness at the time of rental. The customer must meet the minimum criteria to rent using a Debit Card. In addition, the acceptance of debit, prepaid or store value cards is contingent upon the card having available funds to cover the estimated charges plus an authorization of up to $200.00 for a Major Credit Card and $500.00 for a Debit Card given conditions depending on location, length and date of rental that will be outlined at time of rental. If Thrifty cannot secure credit approval or funds for this amount and/or proper identification credentials are not supplied, Thrifty will decline your rental. Upon completion of rental, a different debit or credit card can be accepted for payment at the end of your rental. Cash rentals which require an up-front deposit of cash are accepted from customers who have obtained a Cash Deposit Identification (ID) Card. Applications for a Cash Deposit ID Card are available from Thrifty.com. Prepaid Debit cards or store value cards are accepted for payment at the end of your rental. Franchise locations may set their own requirements for debit card acceptance. Please contact location for more details.
Agent
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