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This pending charge is then released after vehicle is returned. It usually takes 3-5 banking days for this to reflect in your account. The initial transaction will disappear and your available funds will increase.</li><li>Maestro card: Deposit is charged and refunded after vehicle return</li></ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Booking for others</strong></p>\n<ul><li>The cardholder must be listed as the main driver on the rental agreement.</li></ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Corporate customers</strong></p>\n<ul><li>Virtual payment methods like AirPlus or Amex BTA/iBTA are only possible with a corporate account.</li><li>Corporate credit cards only if issued in the renter’s name.</li></ul>","articleSection":{"heading":"Payment","subheading":"All payment options at a glance - flexible and tailored to your preferences.","articles":[{"text":"Which payment methods can I use?","href":"/help-center/articles/payment-methods/","content":"<p><strong>Credit cards:</strong> Visa, Mastercard/Maestro, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, China Union Pay, Japan Credit Bureau, AirPlus<br><strong>Debit cards: </strong>Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club (for other countries: please check country-specific <a href=\"https://www.sixt.co.uk/pages/rental-information/\" target=\"_self\">rental information</a>)<br><strong>PayPal:</strong> only for prepaid bookings at selected locations</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Not accepted:</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul><li>Cash</li><li>Prepaid cards (e.g., prepaid Mastercard, Visa Electron)</li><li>Virtual credit or debit cards</li><li>Checks</li></ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Important notes:</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<ul><li>The card must be issued in the renter’s name.</li><li>Please present the physical card at pick-up.</li><li>The card must be valid for the entire rental period.</li><li>Credit/debit cards usually require a chip (except China Union Pay).</li><li>At pick-up, the total amount including rental, extras, and deposit will be authorised or blocked.</li></ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Deposit</strong></p>\n<ul><li>Credit and debit cards: Deposit is blocked and held for the duration of the rental. 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This allows payments to be easily sent and received, especially for online shopping and bookings. PayPal deducts the amount from the user&#39;s payment method. For private users, the service is typically free of charge.</p>\n<p><br><strong>Where can I use PayPal as payment method?</strong></p>\n<p>PayPal can only be used for prepaid reservations and not for payments at the SIXT branch. When picking up the vehicle at the SIXT branch, a credit or debit card in the name of the renter will also be required. The security deposit and any additional fees will be processed on the credit or debit card.</p>\n<p><br><strong>How do I pay with PayPal for my prepaid reservation?</strong></p>\n<p>In the final booking step, you have the option to select PayPal as your payment method. Simply log into your PayPal account and confirm the payment. After booking, you will receive a booking confirmation from SIXT and a payment confirmation from PayPal.</p>\n<p><br><strong>What should I consider when paying with PayPal?</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Booking:</p>\n<ul><li>The PayPal account holder must be the renter of the vehicle.</li><li>Your PayPal login details are required during the reservation process.</li><li>PayPal will send a notification of the successful payment.</li></ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Pickup:</p>\n<ul><li>For pickup, a credit or debit card in the name of the renter is required for the deposit and any additional fees.</li></ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>I have questions about my PayPal reservation. Who should I contact?</strong></p>\n<ul><li>For questions regarding your reservation, please contact SIXT support.</li><li>If the question concerns your PayPal account, please contact PayPal support.</li></ul>","actions":[{"key":"FAQ.newBooking","displayValue":"New booking"}]},{"text":"How does payment security work at SIXT?","href":"/help-center/articles/online-payment-security/","content":"<div><span>The new EU directive (&quot;PSD2&quot;) requires that banks, payment providers and online shops must take additional security measures to protect you when shopping online.</span></div>\n<div> </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>What does this mean for me? </strong></div>\n<div><span>For you, this means that when you pay with a credit card, you will be asked in a separate step to confirm your identity (SMS, push notification or Fingerprint in your banking app). This additional authentication ensures that you - and only you - are using your card. Thanks to these measures, online shopping online is now even safer.</span></div>\n<div> </div>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>When is this additional authentication required? </strong></div>\n<div><span>You can expect this additional layer of security when:</span></div>\n<ul><li><span>Adding a new payment method </span></li><li><span>Booking a vehicle</span></li></ul>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>What should I do to prepare? </strong></div>\n<ul><li><span>Ensure your bank has your correct contact details </span></li><li><span>Ensure you’re enrolled in Strong Customer Authentication within your bank. </span></li><li><span>Familiarise yourself with your bank&#39;s authentication methods.</span></li></ul>","actions":[]},{"text":"What is Apple Pay?","href":"/help-center/articles/apple-pay/","content":"<div>Apple Pay is an alternative payment method that allows customers to pay online using credit or debit cards stored in their Apple Wallet.</div>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Where can I use Apple Pay as a payment method?</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<div>Apple Pay can be used for:</div>\n<ul><li>Prepaid reservations</li><li>Digital Checkout</li><li>Payments at the SIXT branch</li></ul>\n<div> </div>\n<div><strong>Please note: </strong>When creating a prepaid booking with Apple Pay, a credit or debit card in the renter’s name must still be presented at vehicle pick-up at the SIXT branch. The security deposit and any additional charges will be applied to the payment method used during checkout.</div>\n<div> </div>\n<p><strong>How do I pay with Apple Pay for a prepaid reservation?</strong></p>\n<ul><li>During the final step of the booking process, select Apple Pay as your payment method.</li><li>Confirm the payment using Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.</li><li>Once the booking is completed, you will receive a booking confirmation from SIXT.</li></ul>\n<div> </div>\n<p><strong>What should I be aware of when paying with Apple Pay?</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<div>Booking Requirements:</div>\n<ul><li>Only credit cards stored in the Apple Pay Wallet can be used for prepaid bookings and Digital Checkout.</li><li>The Apple Pay account holder must be the renter of the vehicle.</li></ul>","actions":[{"key":"FAQ.newBooking","displayValue":"New booking"}]}]},"currentArticleIndex":0}}