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04-24-2009, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by HappyTexan
Sure have a card. If you have no balanace or pay in full each month then why care what the rate is ? You wouldn't be charged anything if you pay in full.
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I'm not arguing for credit cards. Just mentioned that there are ligitimate reasons to have them, such as business travel. And if the company you work for reimburses your travel expenses quickly each month, then, you're right, there would be no interest.
Not all rental car companies accept debit cards. Plus, why spend your own money on business/company travel? When you do that, you are actually loaning the business/company/govt money. Yes, some businesses and govts do provide company credit cards for travel and other business expenses. |
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04-24-2009, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Austin13
Have you tried renting a car from a rental car company that will not take a debit card?
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This is from 2007, but -
* Can I Use A Debit Card To Rent A Car?*by*No Credit Needed |
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04-24-2009, 12:08 PM
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That was Zen. This is Tao.
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Originally Posted by delusianne
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Good info. Keep in mind that only credit cards can be used in foreign locations for auto rentals, however. |
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04-24-2009, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Austin13
Have you tried renting a car from a rental car company that will not take a debit card?
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Yes, you simply tell them its a credit card, works just fine.. |
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04-24-2009, 12:27 PM
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Need a good session of people-watching
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Originally Posted by pghquest
Yes, you simply tell them its a credit card, works just fine..
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 D'oh, that's right. "Debit or credit?" |
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04-24-2009, 12:32 PM
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Uh -- just make sure you put your thumb over the word "Debit" on the card.
Come on, Pittsburgh! Get with da program here!!!!  |
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04-25-2009, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by delusianne
D'oh, that's right. "Debit or credit?" |
You say CREDIT, even if its a debit card, NEVER had a problem with doing this to rent cars etc.. The only difference is the fees to process the transaction is different, (debit has a fee per transaction, credit does not, which is why they dont take "debit" cards). |
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04-25-2009, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Yeledaf
Uh -- just make sure you put your thumb over the word "Debit" on the card.
Come on, Pittsburgh! Get with da program here!!!!
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Pretty hard to see "debit" on a card when you make reservations online..  |
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