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Can I ask the senior, when renting a car in Europe, can I swipe the credit card without a chip for pre-authorization ?

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QEEQ User

I used a non-chip card at SixT in Frankfurt. Deposit of 600 euros.

QEEQ User

Sure, but it's not very secure. It would be better if it was a chip card.

QEEQ User

Pre-authorization is fine, but some retailers do not accept non-chip cards for everyday use.

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