Can I use the Wired Plastic Prepaid Visa Card to rent a car?
It depends on the rental agency. When you make a car reservation it’s called an ‘open end transaction.’ That means the total amount due is unknown. The agency has the right to authorize more than the initial payment to cover fuel refills or damages that occurred during your rental. They can place a hold on these funds for 90 days. Many times the card will not have sufficient funds to cover additional charges; for this reason some car rental agencies do not accept prepaid cards. However, some will accept prepaid cards under special rules; therefore, we recommend you first call the rental agency and inquire about their prepaid card policy.
