Can I use a Visa card with a magnetic strip at the car rental shop? If not, can I use a chip card from a companion ?

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QEEQ User

Magnetic stripe cards should be fine in general, but those of accompanying individuals are not allowed.

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HappyTraveler

Car rental companies should have no problem doing pre-authorizations with magnetic stripe cards. I used a magnetic stripe card with Hertz.

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