Answered on: June 14, 2022
Client
I want to book a rental car at Kalamata Airport. I have a mastercard (credit card). but the number is NOT embossed, as it is a new style contactless chip card. Can I use it?
Agent
It is a Credit Card not Debit?
Client
Yes it's a credit card - but the numbers are printed on: they are not raised (embossed) and the site says they need to be embossed
Agent
That relates only to Debit Cards, If it´s a credit card no problem.
Client
OK - thanks. Can you hand on a minute while I get the text from the website
Agent
I dont need to see any text. Continue online - A credit card is you have is fine.
Agent
This is what Avis says about Credit & Debit Cards. As you can read only Debit Cards needs the number and name " EMBOSSED ":-
Client
OK, now I see and understand, thank you.
Agent
Deposit and Credit card Information ACCEPTED American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard (not prepaid), Visa (not prepaid). Debit card not accepted unless otherwise stated below. A deposit amount of EUR 250.0 will be held against your credit card for the duration of the rental. Your deposit is a guarantee held in the event of damage/theft of the vehicle. This will be released if there is no theft or damage during the rental period. Please note that this does not represent your total excess liability which can be found in the Damage Waiver Liability section. Credit card(s) must be valid for up to 6 months after the rental has ended. NOT ACCEPTED: No other payment types will be accepted. Virtual payment cards are not accepted. A valid credit card in the first name and surname (no abbreviations) of the lead driver must be presented at the rental desk in order to pre-authorise/charge a deposit. Please be prepared to provide the PIN number of the credit card(s) presented as suppliers could require this to proceed with the rental contract. In the event that you fail to present a valid credit card, there is a lack of sufficient funds available on the credit card or the credit card is not in the lead driver's name, the car rental agent may refuse to release the vehicle. In these instances, no funds paid will be reimbursed. This location accepts Debit Cards. Conditions of debit card use: card must be in main driver's name. MasterCard or VISA only. Debit cards must be issued by a bank, and numbers must be embossed. Please note, the deposit amount will be charged if using a debit card and associated transactions fees may apply. Maximum rental duration 28 days if using a debit card. Prepaid and electronic cards (Visa Electron) are not accepted.