FAQs Payment

From transaction times to international transfers, all of your questions regarding payment are answered below.

  1. Can I use PayPal to buy a car at an auction?
  2. Do you accept e-checks from business owners?
  3. Does the $600 hold apply in addition to the bid I want to place and its associated fees?
  4. I submitted payment in Canadian dollars; in what currency will my refund be remitted?
  5. Can insurance auto auction fees be waived?
  6. Can I complete my transaction through my PayPal account under $3,000?
  7. How can I make a payment from the UAE?
  8. I am from Nigeria; how can I make payments to you in Naira?
  9. What extra fees do you pay for a “Buy Now” vehicle?
  10. Could you provide the wire transfer instructions?
  11. I sent the full payment for the vehicle I purchased, but my invoice still shows an outstanding balance. Why is that?
  12. I have a dealer license; do I have to pay a deposit to register?
  13. Do you guarantee the estimated pre-sale price for salvage?
  14. Will my deposit be deducted from my final invoice, or will it be refunded to my bank account?
  15. How do I activate my account and connect my PayPal account to my RideSafely account?
  16. Can I have an account with RideSafely where I can deposit money to pay for a vehicle won at auction?
  17. I don’t see any purchase in my account, although I was the last and highest bidder
  18. Is there a fee for vehicles under $1,000?
  19. What fees do I need to pay if I want to cancel the purchased item?
  20. If I bid and don’t win, how much money am I out?
  21. How can I know the price at which a car sold at auction?
  22. What is the maximum total sale price?
  23. Is there a cancellation policy?
  24. Bidding Limit – How do I establish it?
  25. Why does it say my bid limit is $0?
  26. I want to know if this price includes all fees, or if I have to pay any extra fees?
  27. If storage fees are incurred, how are those fees paid?
  28. What happens to my deposit if I do not buy a car?
  29. Is there a preauthorization hold each time I bid?
  30. Are all fees included in the “Buy It Now” price?
  31. Does the security deposit count towards the purchase?
  32. If I purchase a car from Canada through RideSafely, which taxes am I responsible for?
  33. Why do I have to submit a credit card to increase my bid on a car I’ve already bid on?
  34. Does my bid limit include fees, or can they be added after the lot is won?
  35. What percentage does RideSafely charge above the ‘Buy Now’ price listed?
  36. Do you accept loan checks for the cars in your “Clean Vehicles” section?
  37. Do I need to pay taxes when I purchase an item?
  38. Why is there no refund option in my account?
  39. What are the Copart fees if I win a bid through RideSafely?
  40. How can I replace my discontinued Visa credit card with another card?
  41. Besides the flat rate fee for vehicles over $1,000, are there any other fees involved?
  42. Can I pay the deposit via PayPal from Albania?
  43. After my purchase, do I need to pay any fees, such as an auction fee?
  44. Are debit cards accepted for ‘Buy Now’ automobile purchases?
  45. After I send my wire transfer, how do I confirm it was received?
  46. What happens if I win a bid and don’t make the payment on time?
  47. Why do I have to pay for a bid while the bidding process is ongoing?
  48. If you don’t win the bid on the car you were interested in, do you get the deposit, $299 service fee, and $150 documentation fee refunded?
  49. How do you pay for shipping?
  50. Is the final bill and shipping quote combined on the receipt?
  51. How do we pay the security deposit?
  52. Do I need to pay sales tax if the item is being shipped outside of America?
  53. Can I use my corporate resale tax certificate during the payment process to qualify for a tax exemption?
  54. Do you accept a form of payment by credit card?
  55. How can I claim back my deposit if I decide to stop using the auction?
  56. Do you accept monthly payments?
  57. I need full bank account details for international transactions. How can I obtain them?
  58. If I win the bidding, do I have to pay the buy it now price?
  59. If you submit a security deposit and lose a bid, can you use the same deposit to bid on another vehicle?
  60. To whom do you submit the wire transfer?
  61. How much are the insurance auction fees?
  62. Do you accept a farm credit for a down payment and final payment?
  63. Do you accept American Express credit cards?
  64. Are there auction fees when using ‘Buy Now’?
  65. Is what I bid the only amount I will owe if my bid wins?
  66. If the car is in New Jersey if I win can I come and pick it up and what is the fees of the auction?
  67. Where do I pay one time bidding and how much is it?
  68. If I make a deposit and someone outbids me how and when would I get my deposit back?
  69. Why do I have to pay an Auction Fee and RideSafely fee?
  70. Forms of payment do you accept payment with bitcoin or other cryptocurrency?
  71. It’s been a while, and I’ve forgotten all the fees. What are all the fees for an item priced at $300.00, $500.00, and $700.00?
  72. I was told to pay 400 dollars for the car. What if I don’t win a bid. How do I get my money back?
  73. Do you accept debit or Visa cards?
  74. When you make a bid and you make a deposit do you get your refund back if you do not get the car?
  75. If I win bid, how long do I have to pay the remaining balance?
  76. What costs are associated with winning an auctioned vehicle, beside actual bid?
  77. Where do I send money order?
  78. Can I pay full amount with my debit card if I win an auction?
  79. Can I pay for the hold with my debit card or via PayPal as my credit card isn’t working?
  80. Can a person use a prepaid card for deposit?
  81. Deposit – how does it work when I am not the auction winner? Is it refundable back to credit card account in full amount?
  82. Can I make my final payment with credit card and secondly do you finance?
  83. Can I take a cashier’s check to Chase bank for full payment
  84. I bid on a truck, how do I give the deposit just in case I win the bid?
  85. Where do I go to pay cash for my vehicle?
  86. RideSafely is Requiring a $600 bid deposit. Do I get this back if I do not win the auction, or I just want it returned?
  87. If I’m in California and get a car from Texas, can I pay cash in California location?
  88. How does a person who doesn’t live in the USA make payment for car. Do you accept Visa or Master cards?
  89. Why can’t I use my debit card to pay the required deposit?
  90. When winning an auction can you finance or do payments on how much is owed?
  91. If I win a bid with $200 do I get balance on $400 I used for the bid?
  92. Can I have my deposit refunded before the 5 days?
  93. How do I get a Wire Transfer refund?
  94. If I bid on a vehicle and do not win, does the $600 deposit refundable? Are there any charges per bid ie: Do you charge an amount each time I bid even if I don’t win the vehicle
  95. Will my bidding deposit be placed on another vehicle if did not win, or it will be refunded?
  96. Credit Card Hold FAQ
  97. How to make the payment from Nigeria and ship it?
  98. How will I be able to pay from Ghana?
  99. If I make a deposit on a vehicle and lose the bid, what happens to my deposit?
  100. What are the methods of payment to be able to make an offer at auction?
  101. If I bid on a car and I don’t win the final bid will my card still be charged the deposit?
  102. How soon does one need to pay the seller once the bidding process has been completed?
  103. If we have a deposit and don’t buy can we get the money back?
  104. When is the maximum date to pay when you win bidding on car?
  105. Should I pay via Mastercard or Paypal, if I am a first time Buyer?
  106. I can’t request a refund even though I didn’t win the car, and it has been more than three days since the auction for the item ended. What should I do?
  107. Do deposits made for bidding get refunded or are they put towards the total bill?
  108. Is it anybody can pay for my vehicle purchase in USA?
  109. Do you accept cash?
  110. How much is the security deposit?
  111. When will I receive my refund?
  112. Security Deposit Refunds
  113. How do I pay for the car?
  114. How much does your service cost?
  115. What is the RideSafely fee?
  116. I wired the full amount, but my invoice shows a lesser amount received. Why?
  117. Do you accept credit cards?
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