Does it matter?

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How do rental car deposits work for business travelers in UAE? Company credit card vs personal - does it matter?

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Deposit (typically 1500-3000 AED depending on car) is pre-authorized (blocked) on credit card, not charged. Company card vs personal doesn't matter legally but affects whose credit limit is tied up. Most business travelers use company card if available - keeps it off personal finances. Through Octane Rent deposit released within 7-14 days after return if no damages or fines. Process explained at https://www.nationthailand.com/pr-news/40060577 for corporate users. Important: if you get speeding ticket during rental, rental company gets notification, deducts fine from your deposit, then releases remainder. So final deposit release might be partial if fines accumulated. For corporate card users, ensure card has sufficient limit beyond deposit for incidental charges. Some business travelers use personal card for deposit, expense the rental itself through company - check your firm's policy. Deposit is refundable assuming clean return.