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Why do some gas pumps cut you off at a preset $ amount when you pay at the pump?
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:20 am
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:20 am
$75 $90 $100
Why do the set these things to stop? Gas stations don't like money?
Also, you can't just put your card back in and finish filling up because apparently it's blocked for an amount of time?
#36gallontankproblems
Why do the set these things to stop? Gas stations don't like money?
Also, you can't just put your card back in and finish filling up because apparently it's blocked for an amount of time?
#36gallontankproblems
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Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:23 am to poochie
Rationing. End of the world as we know it.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:25 am to poochie
When you swipe your card it puts a hold of a set amount, a very low amount. If you pump $100 and only have $25 on your card, the gas station takes the loss. This practice minimizes the loss to the gas station.
Or something like that.
Or something like that.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:25 am to poochie
I have never expereienced this before so I have no idea.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:26 am to WG_Dawg
im having trouble clicking that hashtag
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:27 am to WG_Dawg
quote:
When you swipe your card it puts a hold of a set amount
Correct.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:27 am to Breaux
Well why doesn't every store limit purchases? Your explanation doesn't make any sense.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:27 am to poochie
I thought it was odd yesterday when I swiped my fleet card and the pump stopped at $50.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:27 am to poochie
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:28 am to WG_Dawg
quote:
I have never expereienced this before so I have no idea.
Usually affects people filling large gas tanks for trucks or campers.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:28 am to Polar Pop
quote:
I thought it was odd yesterday when I swiped my fleet card and the pump stopped at $50.
Gas station knows you poor.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:28 am to poochie
That's how it was explained to me, i didnt just make that up
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:29 am to TexasTiger89
quote:
Usually affects people filling large gas tanks for trucks or campers.
Then I've got no worries. I can pull in on fumes and fill up for like $15. And that's buying the 93 octane.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:29 am to poochie
Gas stations make very little money off of gas sales. Gas stations' profit comes from sales inside the store.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:30 am to poochie
It limits the liability for gas stations and credit card companies
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:31 am to poochie
I haven't experienced that yet.
What pisses me off is when you pre-pay and the pump slows down to a crawl once you get within $.75 of your total. The pump is not going to pump passed the total that you paid for so there is no need to fricking slow the flow.
What pisses me off is when you pre-pay and the pump slows down to a crawl once you get within $.75 of your total. The pump is not going to pump passed the total that you paid for so there is no need to fricking slow the flow.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:32 am to crimsonsaint
So I just stopped down the road and gave a competitor $30. Seems like place #1 would have liked that money.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:32 am to Breaux
Some version of this. Check with the issuer of the card you use, and find out what amount you might be able to set for the 'hold' when you pump your gas.
If it's not the card issuer, then it may be the policy of the gas station you frequent to only set a low 'hold' amount for payment at the pump. Check with management at that station.
If no luck there, fill up somewhere else.
If it's not the card issuer, then it may be the policy of the gas station you frequent to only set a low 'hold' amount for payment at the pump. Check with management at that station.
If no luck there, fill up somewhere else.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:34 am to poochie
I've heard two reasons for it.
1. Driveoffs, So if someone plans on pulling a pump and run the store can only lose a set amount. Might not be as big of a problem these days since at most pumps you have to pay first.
2. Sometimes when the handle is held on and the person walks away, the pump won't shutoff and start to over fill the tank and gas runs all over the ground. This will limit the amount of gas spilled.
1. Driveoffs, So if someone plans on pulling a pump and run the store can only lose a set amount. Might not be as big of a problem these days since at most pumps you have to pay first.
2. Sometimes when the handle is held on and the person walks away, the pump won't shutoff and start to over fill the tank and gas runs all over the ground. This will limit the amount of gas spilled.
This post was edited on 7/15/14 at 9:35 am
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:36 am to mtntiger
Unlike other purchases that are done after you know the amount, the gas pumps do not finish the charge until you are done pumping. So technically you can have like 26 bucks in you account, pump 75, then your card would get declined at the end, but it would be to late.
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