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How do I pick up free movies?

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Redbox will send out codes for free rentals occasionally through their rewards email program. If you want to use the free movie, rent a DVD like normal and, at checkout, there should be a box to enter the code. You will still need a credit card, though, in case you were to lose or keep the DVD.

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What service can I use to get DVDs delivered to my house?

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Netflix is prompt and reliable. Once in a while there will be a "glitch" on a disk, but those can be returned with a request for a new disk.

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Do you have to put your credit card info in to start a new membership?

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There are no memberships. Just put in your card to pay at the Redbox. and you're good. You can give them your email address to subscribe to their email service, though.

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Can I rent from a different state?

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If you are visiting another state, you can rent whatever movies are available there. All Redbox locations are linked, so turning in your DVD to a different Redbox in a different place will still mark it as returned.

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Can I watch a movie without Internet?

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Redbox disburses DVDs, so you don't need the internet. All you need is some form of DVD player (blu-ray if renting a blu-ray disc) or a laptop with a DVD drive.

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Are debit and credit cards the only way to pay for a rental?

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No. On some Redboxes I have been able to pay with cash, you just have to find one that accepts it.

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How much does a rental cost?

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It depends on how new the movie is, whether there is currently an offer on, and what definition (Blu-Ray or DVD) you want it in.

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I reserved a DVD Thursday night, picked it up on Friday, and returned it on Sunday. Why was I charged for two days?

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If you were charged for two days, would had the movie out for 48 hours or longer.

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How do I pick up a reserved DVD?

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Go to your store or wherever you reserved it from and pick it up. Always have some proof of purchase.

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Can I rent older movies?

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You can, but the biggest problem would be the chance of that movie not being available.

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What happens if I swipe my credit card but don't choose a movie?

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You should be able to cancel the transaction.

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How do I find the closest box that has the specific movie I want? Nothing seems to work.

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Redbox.com has a service to reserve DVDs at specific Redbox kiosks. Go to their website, search the movie you want, and the closest available location should pop up if you put in your zip code.

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How do I change the card I pay with when renting movies from Redbox?

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Just use the different card when you next go to Redbox. Accounts aren't linked to cards - as long as the card is valid, it should work.

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Where can I get the DVD?

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Go to the Redbox site or app to find kiosk locations near you. They are usually located in grocery stores.

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Can Redbox deliver movies to my home?

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Yes, Redbox can deliver movies to your home. You can also pick them up from a Redbox kiosk location, or stream them directly from the Redbox app.

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What does "own it" mean?

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"Own it" means you can purchase a copy and can keep it indefinitely, though it usually costs more than renting.

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Do Redbox mail DVDs like Netflix?

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Redbox does not mail DVDs. Instead, you can rent DVDs from kiosks or stream movies online.

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How long do I have to pick up a movie I purchased from a Redbox kiosk?

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Redbox still operates, and you generally have until 9 p.m. the day after you reserve a movie to pick it up.

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