Pre-authorized bank imprinting is a procedure whereby a sum of money is blocked on your card to protect the rented equipment in the event of damage (scratches, breakage, loss, etc.).
Technically, this sum is “frozen” on your bank account during the rental period, which may impact your card’s available limit. The funds are not debited, but reserved to guarantee coverage of any charges. This operation is carried out only after your bank authorization, generally via 3D Secure (3DS) systems, such as codes received by SMS or via your bank’s application.
Funds will be blocked for a maximum of 7 days. However, please note that there may be an additional delay for the release of funds, which may vary from bank to bank. This delay is beyond our control.
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Generally, the bank imprint does not appear as a visible transaction on a bank statement or banking applications.
However, some banks record the bank imprint as a debit. In this case, a debit may be visible on your bank statement. Each bank makes its own display and communication choices, and we unfortunately have no control over when they decide to show it as a debit. If this is the case: don’t panic, it’s only temporary → a credit will be made once the rental is over, and the equipment checked!
🤓 It is important to consult your bank’s terms and conditions to find out how the bank imprint is used and stored. In particular, you can contact your bank advisor to check this with him or her.
Example: Crédit Agricole displays the bank imprint for the deposit as a debit before a new credit once the sum is available again.