Debit Card Car Hire at Athens Airport
Debit Card Car Hire at Athens Airport
Looking for debit card car hire in Athens? If so we can help those needing car hire and have no credit card.
We have both on and off airport companies at Athens Airport who are very happy to allow users to book with a debit card.
Can I Book No Credit Card Car Hire at Athens Airport?
Yes - but only if you have a debit card - cash is not accepted for security reasons. As you can imagine this poses risks for the car hire companies located either at Athens airport or nearby - therefore cash payments are not an option if you have no credit card.
Just run a quote above and we will filter your results to show only those cars allowing a debit card to be used.
Are there additional requirements when using a Debit Card Car Hire Package at Athens.
Firstly, read the terms and conditions carefully, especially the section detailing accepted cards as this will ensure you are comfortable with the car hire firms requirements, which can be slightly more stringent when hiring without a credit card in Athens.
Do consider whether you want to take out the car hire firms extra insurance. This does often mean that the security deposit is othen lower or removed completely. Bear in mind that if any security or fuel deposit is required then this will be debited from your account when you use a debit card and refunded after your return, and that this can take a week or so.
If you want any additional help when booking please do contact the Clarify team - all of whom are experts in debit card car hire
International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos
Spata Loutsa
Athens
Greece 19004
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
22km Markopoulou Avenue - Markopoulo, Mesogia Tk 19003 Attiki.
Atenas 19003
International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos
Attiki Odos
Spata Artemida
Athens
Greece 19004
Debit cards in the lead driver's name are also accepted (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, UnionPay, Maestro) for both the security deposit and final payment. Hertz must be able to preauthorise the payment and security deposit on the card - if in doubt, please check with your financial institution that preauthorisations are allowed on your card.
If you choose to use a debit card, the deposit will be charged to your debit card - this means you will have to ensure there is sufficient money on the card to cover the deposit, and be aware that this will be unavailable until it is refunded. It can take longer to clear the money than a credit card with a period of 30 days being typical. This is due to the processes employed by banks rather than any delay from the hire company. Due to the period this can take we recommend considering taking Hertz's Full Insurance as most customers find this more convenient. Neither Hertz or Clarify Car Hire take any responsibility for a lower amount being refunded than was debited due to exchange rate fluctuations or bank charges.
Unless the Premium Package is taken a Visa, Mastercard Credit Card or AMEX is mandatory. The main driver must have a Card in their own name when collecting the vehicle. This card must have sufficient available credit to cover the excess / deposit amount (which will be pre-authorised on the Card throughout the hire period) which can take up to 30 days to be returned depending on the issuing bank of the card. Any local charges, extras or other equipment or services purchased at the car hire desk will also be charged to the card.
If the Premium Package is taken, you can use a Visa, Maestro or Mastercard debit card - you will be asked to leave details of your card on pickup. Please note, this deposit may take up to thirty (30) days to be returned to your debit card depending on the issuing bank of the card and neither OK Mobility nor Clarify Car Hire take any responsibility if the amount returned is not the same as the amount taken due to exchange rate fluctuations and/or bank charges. The card must be in the main driver's name. Any local charges, extras or other equipment or services purchased at the car hire desk will also be charged to the card.
Debit cards are accepted for both the security deposit and final payment. Accepted credit/debit cards are Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, UnionPay and Maestro for both the security deposit and final payment. Thrifty must be able to preauthorise the payment and security deposit on the card - if in doubt, please check with your financial institution that preauthorisations are allowed on your card.
Cash or prepaid cards are not accepted for either the security deposit or final payment.
If you choose to use a debit card, the deposit will be charged to your debit card - this means you will have to ensure there is sufficient money on the card to cover the deposit, and be aware that this will be unavailable until it is refunded. It can take longer to clear the money then a credit card with a period of 30 days being typical. This is due to the processes employed by banks rather than any delay from the hire company. Due to the period this can take we recommend considering taking Thrifty's Full Insurance as most customers find this more convenient. Neither Thrifty or Clarify Car Hire take any responsibility for a lower amount being refunded than was debited due to exchange rate fluctuations or bank charges.
American Express will only be accepted when Total Comfort (Just Go) or Total Comfort Premium product is purchased locally.
Total Comfort Premium product is not offered via Clarify.
Prepayment and Revolut cards, cash, smartphone/watch payments or bank transfers are not accepted.
The cardholder must be present when the rental agreement is signed. Only one card is permitted per rental agreement and must show the holder's name. The holder must know the card's PIN number and provide cc number and expiration date if requested. Payment cards must be in physical format.
When a debit card is presented the pre-authorisation is charged and not blocked, due to the impossibility of blocking charges into a debit card.
The payer must ensure that the bank card has sufficient funds at the time of picking up the vehicle to pay for the rental with all the selected options, and, where applicable, to block or charge the pre-authorisation amount corresponding to the group of the rented vehicle.