card no. at car rental

[penlanspice]

hi
i've got a package with virgin, and full insurance. can anyone tell me if you still have to leave a credit card no? i don't have one.
thanks
sam

[BevS97]

I have always had to leave a card, even when I have pre-paid with full insurance. I don't know why, but they always seem to require it.

Do you have a Debit card, like a Connect or Switch? they would probably accept that. They won't charge anything to it -they just like to know you have one.

Bev

[thefatman]

We used the Virgin Fully Inc package two years ago and I was surprised I DID NOT have to leave a card, I got it out ready and the guy said he didn't need as I had full cover.
Alamo this year despite us having full cover still wanted a card but put no charge on it.

[Janice]

We used the Virgin Platinum Fully Inclusive Insurance last year, with Dollar Car Rental and didn't have to leave an imprint either :)

I wonder if it would be worth you emailing just to be on the safe side or perhaps phone Virgin?

[w d crazy]

the last three times I have used dollar and have never left a card number with them
I did get asked for one at orlando airport last year but refused to give it as all extras were prepaid
on one ocation I had to pay for a tank of fuel and told the dollar rep that I would pay cash he did not like it but had to take it

[swalespoobear]

I've been 8 times now and only had to leave a credit card impression once when I went with Thompson and did not take out fully inclusive insurance. If you have full insurance I see no justification in providing a credit card impression as you have to give your driving licence details and this should be sufficient to confirm your identity!!!:cool:

Some of the staff they get in Dollar just get into a routine and they repeat it for everybody. However I agree with what was said earlier and suggest you check out your position before you leave just to give you extra confidence in case you are asked for a credit card at the desk.

[Goofyish]

Although you it seems you don't need to leave a CC impression at the car hire company, I think it is always a good idea to take a CC to Florida, even if you don't plan to use it.

It's nice to know that in an emergency you have something to fall back on - remember if you need medical help you have to pay the bill there and then and then claim it back when you get home.

[penlanspice]

thanks everyone!!

think i'll call virgin to make sure. but i also can't see the need be, when i've got the platinum package.

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