Rental deposit: payment, rules and refund

💰 Security Deposit Amount

• Companies: €1,398.00 (net) + Stamp Duty 0.6% (€8.39) → Total: €1,406.39

• Individual drivers: €600.00 (same conditions)

Each rented vehicle requires one deposit. The number of deposits corresponds to the number of vehicles in your reservation.

🏦 When and How to Pay the Deposit

The deposit is required:

• When opening an account;

• When adding vehicles to a new reservation;

• Not required if only replacing a vehicle without increasing the total number of rentals.

Step-by-step process:

1. Open an account or increase your fleet;

2. Bluwalk will contact you to confirm details;

3. Choose your payment option:

   • Full payment; or

   • Installments over 4 months, interest-free;

4. Receive an email with payment instructions;

5. Request a receipt by email (optional).

🔄 Deposit Refund

• Additional costs may apply (e.g., tolls);

• Deposit refunded within approximately 20 days after vehicle return and request, if no claims or damages are pending;

• If there are pending processes, the deposit will be refunded after completion;

• Only the net deposit amount is refunded (excluding Stamp Duty);

• Unpaid amounts or pending charges are deducted;

• If no vehicles were used, the full deposit is refunded, including Stamp Duty.

✅ Why the Security Deposit Matters

• Ensures proper vehicle maintenance;

• Protects financial security for Bluwalk and the client;

• Allows affordable and reliable rentals;

• Maintains transparency and trust between driver and Bluwalk.

At Bluwalk, we make the security deposit process simple, safe, and transparent, ensuring trust and satisfaction for every driver.