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Can a magnetic stripe credit card be used when renting a car ?

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Eastern Sea

Sure. But it is often restricted in other occasions in daily use.

QEEQ User

All my cards are magnetic stripe cards. I just rented a car 19 days ago and everything was fine, but when it came to paying parking fees and so on, the magnetic stripe cards didn't work.

QEEQ User

Generally not possible, they are not used to or do not understand how to swipe a magnetic card

QEEQ User

Generally speaking, yes. But magnetic stripe cards are considered unsafe in Europe, so they are not accepted in many places. It's best to bring a chip card.

QEEQ User

In general, car parking is allowed, but some small restaurants are not.

QEEQ User

Best to bring chip card

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There are many hotels that don't work.

QEEQ User

Best chip card

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