Can I Rent a Car With Venmo, Chime or a Prepaid Card?
Short answer: yes. At Driver Valley you can rent a car with Venmo, a Chime debit card, or a Cash App card — no credit card, no credit check, and one flat $50 refundable deposit. The airport chains turn app-based banking away at the counter; we built our payment policy around it instead.
Payment methods we accept
- Venmo — pay for the booking from your Venmo balance or linked account.
- Chime — your Chime Visa debit card works like any debit card here.
- Cash App — covered in depth in our Cash App rental guide.
- Debit cards, PayPal, and credit cards — all accepted; see the debit card rental guide.
Prepaid cards: the honest version
"Prepaid" covers two very different things. Reloadable debit cards tied to your name and account — Chime, Cash App Card, and similar products — work here the same as a bank debit card. Anonymous store-bought gift cards do not, because the payment method has to belong to the renter on the contract. If your card is somewhere in between, text us at (801) 450-9765 before booking and we will tell you straight whether it works.
Why the chains say no
Most airport counters use your credit card as a credit check and a deposit hostage at the same time — that is why they refuse debit, prepaid, and app payments, or pile on credit checks and $500 holds when they accept them. Driver Valley separates the two: we never check credit, and the deposit is a flat $50 refundable deposit on every booking, waived if you add CDW. Our no-credit-card FAQ covers the full picture.
Rates when you pay your way
Payment method never changes the price: cars from $42/day, weekly rentals at $350/week, and monthly rentals at $1,400/month. Rentals over 30 days skip Utah's 9.5% motor vehicle rental tax. We rent from 18 with no young-driver fee, and every rental includes 150 miles per day, pooled across the trip.
Paying with Venmo, Chime, or Cash App? Book online — no credit card, no credit check, and a flat $50 refundable deposit.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I rent a car with Venmo?
Yes. Driver Valley accepts Venmo for your booking — along with debit cards, Cash App, Chime, PayPal, and credit cards. There is no credit card requirement and no credit check, and the deposit is one flat $50 refundable deposit for the whole booking, waived entirely if you add CDW.
Can I rent a car with Chime?
Yes. A Chime debit card works like any other debit card at Driver Valley. Banking with Chime, Cash App, or another online bank does not change anything here — no credit check is run on any rental.
Can I rent a car with a prepaid card?
If your prepaid card is a reloadable Visa or Mastercard debit card in your name — like a Chime or Cash App card — it generally works the same as a debit card. Anonymous gift cards do not work, because the payment method has to match the renter. If you are unsure about a specific card, text us at (801) 450-9765 before you book and we will confirm.
What do I need to rent if I pay with Venmo or Chime?
Just a valid driver's license — any US state or your home country — and to be 18 or older. Driver Valley rents from 18 with no young-driver fee. You will also need insurance: your own policy or card coverage with proof, or coverage purchased on the website when you book.
Where do I pick up the car?
Pickup is at Park N' Jet - Mountain Lot, 2200 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 — about five minutes from SLC airport, with a free shuttle from the terminal. Delivery is available in the Salt Lake valley and Ogden area for a flat $120 round trip.
How much is the deposit when I pay with an app?
The same as every other payment method: one flat $50 refundable deposit per booking — not per day — and it is waived entirely if you add CDW. The deposit does not grow with the car or the length of the rental.