We found a nice Gite in Provence on Gite.com and the owner wants full payment 6 weeks in advance. It seems like a legitmate rental but I feel uneasy about this. Is this customary? Larry
Salt Lake City, Utah
Posted by
OP
Salt Lake City, Ut, USA
45 posts
Thank you for the comments. I called my bank and Visa will cover the charges in case of a fraud.
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Myrtle Beach, USA
12313 posts
In what form do they want the payment? I would worry less about someone taking a credit card (because you have protections against fraudulent charges) than someone wanting a cashier's check or wire transfer six weeks ahead. I've never rented in Provence. Maybe someone else will chime in who has.
Posted by
OP
Salt Lake City, Ut, USA
45 posts
They want a credit card (with a 3% surcharge), Paypal, or bank transfer. We would have to use a credit card with Paypal. Do you think a direct credit card would be better because of the protection? I didn't realize we had that protection.