Credit card for car rental in Panama

Hi, I’m planning a trip to Panama and have a general question, because it seems that debit cards are systematically refused there.

Are there any credit cards available in France that I can use for travel without restrictions, especially for renting cars abroad?

I’d appreciate any useful info: bank names, how to sign up, specific requirements, guarantees, how much to put in the account, etc.

Thanks in advance!

Hi there, All deferred debit cards (charged at the end of the month) are considered credit cards. For example, Visa Premier. Personally, I use Visa Ultim with BoursoBank.

Hi,

You can compare online bank offers—credit cards are often included. I’m with Fortuneo. No account fees, and the Gold card is included (which comes with car rental insurance). That said, you’ll need to meet income requirements for the Gold card; otherwise, it’s the standard credit card.

Nicole