Opening a Checking account is NOT necessary.
Call USAA - 1-800-531-8722 and ask them to create a membership number.
That's it. Register on the website. A print out of the Profile Page-with your name, address and membership number is ample proof for the rental agency.
Also- One needs to use one of their MAJOR products (such as insurance, investments etc) to be eligible for the Primary Liability Coverage. [pening a free checking account will NOT make you eligible for the Primary Liability Coverage. I have called and verified this.
Having a membership number will only let you use the discount code. that's it.
Calling to verify means nothing. Theres is nothing in the terms and conditions of the rental agreement that says you need to be use a MAJOR product to get the car rental insurance. The insurance is provided through the rental company (I only checked Avis.) see this link http://www.avis.com/car-rental/ht...a/faq.html (if link doesn't work, log into you usaa account go the car rental section and click on "learn about member benefits" )
CSR on the phone might confuse their real car rental insurance, vs the car rental insurance as part of the rental agreement.
Budget, Avis, and Enterprise only waive the underage fee for 21-24 year olds with USAA membership. Hertz is the only car rental company that waives the underage fee for 18-24 year olds.
forum thread Posted by keova1 • Jan 24, 2012
Jan 24, 2012 8:40 PM
forum thread Posted by keova1 • Jan 24, 2012
Jan 24, 2012 8:40 PM
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Military only is for insurance services, loans etc.
x2 USAA is on par with online travel agents for car rentals.
Military only is for insurance services, loans etc.
Found this online
Auto and property insurance and some banking services require that the customer meet membership eligibility criteria. USAA investment products as well as deposit-only banking services are available to non-members.
USAA auto and property insurance is not available due to membership eligibility requirements. New Hampshire and North Carolina residents who are not eligible for membership may be able to obtain USAA auto insurance by calling 1-800-531-USAA (8722) to determine eligibility as defined by these state's mandatory coverage laws.
All other individuals not eligible for USAA auto insurance may be able to obtain an auto policy through Progressive Insurance by calling 1-888-870-8096.
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ps... usaa ftw!
I've never needed to show my card at the rental agency. You can get a decent deal if you find a coupon to couple with the membership discount
Also: hertz has free gold membership (normally $60) with usaa, which can come with some good benefits, https://offer.hertz.com/offers/index.jsp?targetPage=usaa_vanity_url.jsp
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