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Originally Posted by AvsJerk
This is probably a little off topic, but as it applies to gas stations and swipe cards I thought I would chime in. Maybe T@T can clarify. Anyhow, a couple of months ago, I purchased about $35 worth of gas and paid via debit card at the pump. I happened to check my account online the next day and it informed me that $75 had been debited from account by the gas station. I was livid (i didn't have the receipt) and contacted my bank right away and they told me this is common procedure...something about gas stations having to insure transactions for this amount or something. Regardless, in the wash I wasn't charged the $75 but the proper amount...what's up with this?
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As Ice stated they put a hold on an amount but you should have had to press the OK button for up to $75.00.
And Ice, It must be a nightmare in the States making sure the bills are correct going into an ATM..at least up here we have colors!