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Payment methods

What payment methods are accepted by SIXT rent a car in the UK? 


All major credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express and Diner's Club. 
All major debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diner's Club.
For prepaid bookings we accept PayPal additionally. Please see here for further details.

 

What is NOT accepted as a form of payment?
 

  • Cash is not accepted at any SIXT branch 
  • Visa Electron (debit card) is not accepted 
  • Prepaid cards e.g. prepaid Mastercard 

 

Can I pay using a non-UK debit card? 


Yes, we accept international debit cards. 

 

Can I book and pay for a vehicle for someone else? 


No, the card holder who is paying for the booking has to be the main driver, as this will be stated on the Rental Agreement. Please refer to the pre-paid terms and conditions. 

 

Can I pay for my SIXT rental in advance? 


Yes, SIXT offers a pre-pay tariff as well as a flexible pay-on-arrival tariff. When paying in advance, the price is cheaper, but please be advised that fees may apply to cancelling or amending pre-paid bookings. 

 

Can I pay for a reservation using a company credit card? 


We only accept company credit cards if the card displays the name of the renter who is collecting the vehicle.