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Welcome to the Blue Chip
Express Rental Program

At Thrifty we offer great rates, helpful service and a wide range of vehicles. We also believe that when you’re renting a car often, you should be rewarded with fast service and exclusive benefits.

That's what our Thrifty Blue Chip Express Rental Program is all about. It's for frequent car renters who want to hit the road faster. With Blue Chip you can jump the queue, breeze through with no paperwork and be rewarded for your loyalty.

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Blue Chip Preferred

Faster service, exclusive benefits

Blue Chip Preferred is our entry level for frequent Thrifty renters. It can be used for both business and leisure purposes. You will receive your member number upon sign up which you should quote for your next Thrifty rental.

Benefits

By signing up for a free Blue Chip membership you will enjoy exclusive benefits such as:

  • Faster Bookings – Dedicated phone line for reservations.
  • Priority Counters – Jump the queue at our busiest locations.
  • 'Arrive and Drive' – Bypass the counter and go straight to the car.
  • No signature required – Just show your drivers licence.
  • Exclusive email offers – Be sure to select to receive special offers for the latest exclusive promotions, prize draws and incentives.

Blue Chip VIP

Extra rewards, greater benefits

This is our premium level for Blue Chip Members. Simply complete 15 or more car rentals within a 12 month period to qualify for the VIP membership level and receive a whole new level of benefits.

Benefits of Blue Chip VIP

Blue Chip VIP benefits include:

    All the benefits of Preferreds well as:
  • Free One Class Upgrade – Every time you rent a Thrifty vehicle (up to the FCAR, subject to availability)
  • Rewards for Loyalty – Recognition based on car rental frequency
  • Exclusive email offers – Be sure to select to receive special offers for the latest exclusive promotions, prize draws and incentives only for VIP customers.

Blue Chip Corporate

The business end of great service

If your company has an established car rental relationship with Thrifty, you will receive our corporate rates and conditions along with the Blue Chip Preferred benefits.

Benefits

By signing up for a free Blue Chip Corporate you'll receive corporate rates and conditions along with the Blue Chip Preferred benefits:

  • Faster Bookings – Dedicated phone line for reservations
  • Priority Counters – Jump the queue at our busiest locations
  • 'Arrive and Drive' – Bypass the counter and go straight to the car.
  • No signature required – Just show your drivers licence
  • Exclusive email offers – Be sure to select to receive special offers for the latest exclusive promotions, prize draws and incentives.

Blue Chip FAQs

If you have questions about how our free Blue Chip membership works, we hope these FAQs which come from the CMS will answer your questions.

Q. How long will it take to receive my Blue Chip membership details?
A. You'll receive your Blue Chip Membership Number via email within 48 hours of submitting your application. Your Blue Chip Membership Card will arrive within 2 weeks.
Q. Can I make an urgent Blue Chip booking before I've received my Blue Chip Membership Number?
A. Yes. Simply make the booking via the website or through our Reservations Department and once you have received your booking confirmation email bluechip@thrifty.com.au so we can add your Blue Chip details to your booking.
Q. What do I need to collect a Thrifty hire vehicle?
A. Your Blue Chip Membership card and your Drivers Licence.
Q. I still haven't received my Blue Chip Membership Card but I have a car rental taking place.
A. No drama. Collect your hire car, advise our counter staff that you're a new member waiting on your membership card, and they'll extend our famous Preferred Member service to you!
Q. I want to make a car hire booking for overseas but my Blue Chip Number doesn't seem to work?
A. For security reasons, your Blue Chip details are not recognised internationally. But don't despair - international rental car reservations can be made by visiting our worldly cousins at www.thrifty.com.
Reservations for New Zealand can be made by visiting www.thrifty.co.nz . To ensure you receive the Blue Chip Member rates simply enter BLUE into the Promotion Code Field. Please do not enter your Blue Chip number on this website. Upon arrival, present your Blue Chip Membership card, Drivers License and credit card to the Rental Sales Officer.
Q. Can I add a partner/colleague to my Blue Chip profile?
A. Unfortunately not. Blue Chip membership is an individual membership that can only be used by the person whose name appears on the card. This is because your Blue Chip profile contains specific and personal information such as Drivers' License details and Date of Birth. Partners or colleagues can be added to the car rental contract upon collection or establish their own Blue Chip membership.
Q. It is asking me for a password when I attempt to log in, but I can't recall my password.
A. Australian Blue Chip Members don't need a password to log in. Just ensure that you're on the Australian website www.thrifty.com.au where your only requirement to log in is your Blue Chip Membership Number and Surname.
Q. What rewards programs are available through Thrifty?
A. You can earn points through our various Rewards Program Partners including Velocity Frequent Flyer, and Myer One Rewards. For details on what you are eligible for, please speak to our customer service representative when you are collecting your vehicle or call on 1300 365 564. For Virgin Australia guests, please click here to find out more.
Q. My details have changed that are stored in my Blue Chip profile. How can I update my details?
A. Visit the Update your profile on the Blue Chip menu. You will be prompted to enter your Blue Chip number and surname. From here you are able to amend your details such as your address, drivers licence expiry, email address, billing details and rental preferences.
Q. I have recently had a car rental and require a tax invoice. How can I obtain this?
A. You can now obtain your tax invoice on our website by clicking here. You should allow up to 14 days after the rental vehicle has been returned before attempting to retrieve your tax invoice. There are some locations in WA and VIC where tax invoices are not available online. You should contact the location you rented from directly to obtain a tax invoice.
Q. I have feedback about the service I received during my last rental. Who do I need to speak to about this?
A. If you would like to provide your feedback the best way to provide this is to visit the Contact Us section of the website and complete the Feedback form. Our Customer Service team will then be in touch to address your comments.
Q. I have lost my Blue Chip card. Can you please send me a new one?
A. The simplest way to order a replacement card is to visit the Blue Chip section of our website and select the Update your profile menu option. At the top of the page select the tick box next to New Card Required and then click the Amend button. You will receive a replacement card within 2 weeks.

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