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Do rental car companies check ID when using corporate discounts?

I see that there are a lot of postings online with Corporate discount codes for booking online with rental car companies. When using a corporate discount code, do they make you show proof that you qualify? I found a corporate ID code to use at Dollar, but I'm afraid at the time of rental they won't give me the discount without some sort of corporate ID. Has anyone else used these discount codes without any trouble?

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1. Maybe. I rent cars fairly frequently. Sometimes, my employer discount program is what I use. Sometimes I will be asked to show proof, sometimes I won't. Then again, other times I have used my AAA membership to get the discount. I have been asked to show the card a few times, but now I think its just in my profile when I rent (with Hertz) and they do not ask for it. I think you could get away with saying "Yes, I work for XYZ" and then just say you left your ID card at home. Better yet, make the reservation over the phone and tell them what discount you get. When you go to pick the car up, they probably won't ask.
2. A corporate discount code is a code that is provided to a company for use by its' employees. If asked, you have to show proof at the car rental company that you work for that company. Proof could be an employee badge or pay stub. You may be better off using a discount that you actually qualify for. There are lots of membership programs and professional associations that offer discounts with one or more car rental companies. You can find a list of discount codes by association at http://www.best-car-rental-tips.com/discount-codes.html Hopet this helps!