**Is a Credit Card Required for Car Rental?**
Car rental companies impose a credit card requirement for their rent-a-car transactions. All rent-a-car companies require a credit card from their customers. At Besa Oto, we mandate credit card payments when renting a car. The credit card is necessary to guarantee situations such as fines, highway tolls, vehicle damage, payment extensions, and extending the rental period. The credit card ensures that these transactions are documented. Some car rental companies operate without a credit card, allowing payment via debit card or cash. However, this is not very safe for both the company and the customer. Credit cards have been used for corporate car rental transactions for years, providing essential security and guarantees for these processes.
**Why is a Credit Card Required for Car Rental Transactions?**
When renting a car with a credit card, it is crucial for documenting transactions, especially if the rented vehicle is involved in an accident or incurs damage. If the driver receives a fine with the rented vehicle, the credit card ensures the user pays the fine. Credit card payments prevent the company from having to deal with fine-related issues if the driver is penalized. When a customer rents a car with a credit card and wants to extend the rental period, the process is more straightforward. Since the payment is made upfront with the card, there is no issue with extending the period. Some car rental companies also request a credit score from their customers alongside the credit card to ensure their security. These companies typically accept a minimum credit score between 1500 and 1900. If your credit score is below 1500, you cannot conduct transactions with these companies.
**Can You Rent a Car with a Debit Card or Virtual Credit Card?**
At Besa Eryaman rent-a-car companies, it is possible to rent a car with a debit card. However, most companies do not allow payment with a debit card. Many car rental companies require a credit card to ensure their transactions are secure, considering the potential for additional expenses from the renter. Most companies have made this decision with this possibility in mind. Renting a car with a virtual credit card is also not very feasible, as most companies only accept credit cards for payment. However, some companies do accept virtual credit cards.
**Can You Rent a Car with Someone Else's Credit Card?**
It is not possible to rent a car with someone else's credit card. This is considered an illegal transaction. No rent-a-car company will accept payment with another person's credit card. This rule applies even if the card belongs to a family member or friend. The car renter and the cardholder must be the same person; otherwise, the transaction cannot proceed. The only way to rent a car with someone else's credit card is if the cardholder has a driver's license and accompanies you to the rental to sign the contract. The cardholder will sign the contract as an additional driver. If the cardholder does not agree to sign, the transaction cannot be completed.
**Can You Rent a Car with Cash?**
Renting a car with cash is almost never accepted by rent-a-car companies. Car rental companies prefer credit cards over cash to secure their vehicles and easily handle additional expenses. At Besa Oto, we do not accept cash payments for security reasons. Cash payments for car rentals are very rarely used. Most car rental companies only accept cash from individuals coming from abroad, provided they have a credit card in Turkey to complete the transaction. Otherwise, cash is not accepted. This is the payment policy of most companies. Multinational rent-a-car companies, such as those offering services at Esenboğa Airport, do not accept cash under any circumstances. They do not have the right to hold a deposit.
