You paid off and closed a credit card more than 2 weeks later rental car company managed to put charge on the account due damages rented Can they collect?

It is unlikely that the rental company will be able to collect the charge if the credit card account was closed more than two weeks prior to the charge being made. When you close a credit card account, the credit card company typically sends a final statement that includes any outstanding charges. If the rental company did not submit the charge before the account was closed, it may be difficult for them to collect the payment.

Additionally, some credit card companies have policies that protect cardholders from unauthorized charges made after the account has been closed. These policies may vary from one credit card company to another, so it is important to check with your credit card company to understand your rights and protections.

If the rental company does attempt to collect the charge, you can contact your credit card company and dispute the charge. You will need to provide documentation showing that the account was closed prior to the charge being made. Your credit card company will investigate the dispute and determine whether the charge is valid. If the charge is found to be invalid, the credit card company will reverse the charge and refund your money.

It is also worth noting that some rental car companies may have terms and conditions that allow them to charge the card on file for damages even after the rental has ended. If this is the case, you may want to contact the rental car company directly and inquire about their policies and procedures for handling charges on closed accounts.