Answered on: June 14, 2018
Client
I only have a Visa Debit Card, is that OK for the deposit
Agent
where are you traveling to?
Client
Malaga from Oslo Norway. Norwegian visa card
Agent
Most Rental Car companies require a Credit Card on arrival. The security deposit is ¨held¨ on the card and not withdrawn, for the duration of the hire and released when the car is returned without any claims or damages. Credit Cards provide a higher level of security for the rental car supplier, as opposed to a Debit Card. Some rental car companies like GOLDCAR will accept a Debit Card but you must have enough ¨credit¨ on the Debit Card to cover the Excess insurance amount. This Excess amount can vary wildly between 300-3000€ in certain countries. The Excess amount will be withdrawn from your debit card when you arrive. GOLDCAR will accept Debit Cards on this basis in :- Cyprus, Croatia, Spain, Portugal, France, Greece (except Rhodes), Malta, Netherlands, Romania & Mexico. In Italy: Olbia & Cagliari.
Agent
Some of the car rental providers in Spain who accept debit cards to hold the security deposit are: AUTOCLICK CENTAURO DRIVALIA GOLDCAR OK Rent a Car PULSAR Car RECORDGO RHODIUM VICTORIA Cars To find if any of these are available at the location of your choice, please follow the instructions below. If you are on a computer or tablet: Once you have conducted a search (enter locations, dates and times), check if these suppliers are on the list that is displayed on the left hand side menu of the screen. Then tick them so the system will just show the available cars from these suppliers. If you are on a mobile: Once you have conducted a search (enter locations, dates and times), at the top of the list of cars there is a box called "Filter". By clicking on it, you will be able to filter the available cars list by the suppliers you may prefer i.e. the ones who accept debit cards to hold the security deposit.
Client
Ok thanks, you are very helpful