Card rules

Faro Airport (FAO), Portugal

Verified conditional

Condition breakdown

Card rules are the most common reason a booking fails at the desk. The card normally has to be a physical credit card in the main driver's name with enough available limit.

Damage deposit: Depends on the selected product; check the offer line.
Fuel amount / hold: €70–€250 typical fuel amount depending on tank size and policy
Toll amount / charge: €100 Via Verde toll amount, held separately
The €100 Via Verde amount is a separate toll line. It is not the damage deposit and not the fuel amount, and it is settled against actual toll usage.
Card requirement: Physical credit card in the main driver's name. Debit, prepaid and virtual cards are frequently refused for holds.
Contractual liability: The main driver signs the contract and stays liable regardless of which card is presented.

What this means in practice

Embossing requirements still exist for some products; a card with the driver's name printed on it is the safe option.
Some zero-deposit products still require a valid card on file for fuel, tolls and traffic fines.
Confirm the accepted card list on the final voucher — it overrides general web copy.

Evidence

Last checked: 12 August 2026

Verify the final checkout page and your voucher before paying. Terms, amounts and availability can change between our check and your booking.

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