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We place an authorization hold on your credit card for this amount — the exact figure depends on the vehicle category and the SIXT terms and conditions in effect at the time. The hold is released at the end of your first billing cycle.</p>\n\n<p><strong>How to update your payment method</strong></p>\n<ol>\n  <li>Open the SIXT App and go to your subscription settings</li>\n  <li>Select your payment method and enter the new details</li>\n</ol>\n<p>You can also update your payment method by contacting our customer service team at +1 888 749 8227 or <a href=\"mailto:plus-usa@sixt.com\">plus-usa@sixt.com</a>.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Invoices</strong></p>\n<p>Your invoice is generated every 30 days at the start of each billing period and covers your subscription package. Any add-ons booked during the previous period appear on the same invoice.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Credit check</strong></p>\n<p>A SIXT+ subscription requires a positive credit check. Subscriptions cannot be approved if the credit check returns a negative result.</p>\n\n<p>Still need help? Find our contact options below.</p>","articleSection":{"heading":"Payment","subheading":"What payment methods are available for the SIXT+ car subscription? How is the monthly debit made and what happens if the payment fails? 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We place an authorization hold on your credit card for this amount — the exact figure depends on the vehicle category and the SIXT terms and conditions in effect at the time. The hold is released at the end of your first billing cycle.</p>\n\n<p><strong>How to update your payment method</strong></p>\n<ol>\n  <li>Open the SIXT App and go to your subscription settings</li>\n  <li>Select your payment method and enter the new details</li>\n</ol>\n<p>You can also update your payment method by contacting our customer service team at +1 888 749 8227 or <a href=\"mailto:plus-usa@sixt.com\">plus-usa@sixt.com</a>.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Invoices</strong></p>\n<p>Your invoice is generated every 30 days at the start of each billing period and covers your subscription package. Any add-ons booked during the previous period appear on the same invoice.</p>\n\n<p><strong>Credit check</strong></p>\n<p>A SIXT+ subscription requires a positive credit check. 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