Self Serve Fuel Warning

Robert M. Gary wrote:
$1 vs $150

What gas station only puts a $1 hold on your card?

All of them that I use, Sunoco, Citgo, Mobil, and Texaco. I have never
typed an amount into a pump, and if it isn't pay at the pump, I don't
stop. I just swipe the card, push "credit" and fill up.

I have a Visa that has GREAT web access. If I use the card, "Temp
Authorizations" are there before I can drive home, literally within
minutes. The "Temporary Charge" will sit there until the real charge
clears, which is normally about three days.

Typical temp charges I see:

Auto Gas: $1
Restaurants: The actual check amount minus tip (corrected amount with
tip clears with actual charge)
Hotels: The amount the establishment runs as a pre-auth - very variable
Everything else (retail): The actual amount

Again, I don't necessarily care. I've never been over billed, and I've
never had a problem. I posted this for folks who prefer debit cards
with credit card logos.


FWIW, My other Visa never shows the temp charges, only a reduction in
available limit with no explanation.