Believe it or not, I was on Yelp! today to help Pacario badmouth Pack Rat, and I wrote a two-star review for the location I went to (my text did mention the excellent customer service, though, which is true and I appreciate it), and someone from Cali was saying she could taste the difference. It's funny and sad how much money they're making from me going "wtf is the big deal?!" instead of being a fan. lol
You can get your account started through any online device, so yes.
Let me explain:
Step 1. You give them your e-mail
Step 2. They may send you confirmation e-mail, receipts, promos, etc. to your e-mail, but I've never been annoyed with them, so they're not in my Spam. They tend to keep their e-mails relevant and don't send too many, in my opinion.
Step 3. You go to a Red Box kiosk whenever the hell you want and pay, in Texas, about $1.08, with tax included in that price, per movie. Cali might be priced higher as is usual when comparing the two states.
Step 4. You return the movies the next day before 9pm, or accept late fees. I think it's 20 days/$20 when they say you own it.
Step 5. OPTIONAL: You can make an actual account with them like I have, to reserve movies at the kiosk location of your choice and have them send you New Releases reminders.
So it's sort of, yet not at all like say an old Blockbuster membership. Literally all they need is your e-mail and you to swipe your card, and you are good to go. No monthly fees, no nothing, just $1/movie/night whenever the mood hits you.
They also rent Blu Rays and new video game releases.