Using a credit card for petrol?

[FJRider]

Not me... they even pay me to use their card (via hot points or whatever it is the wife has me collecting for her...)

And not a taxed perk either ...

[imdying]

Heh, I've no idea... in the end all I want is the petrol! As far as I know, magical fairies take care of what happens after that

[Devil]

Someone told me once that those self serve pumps at New World and Pak n Save will hold $150 as soon as you swipe and it takes a while to release the hold. This person didn't know that and they had $160 in their account. They put $80 of petrol in their car and then went to buy something elsewhere for $40 but it declined! She rang the bank and the process was explained. Maybe that's what you heard. Makes sense though

This is correct and was happening around the times of eftpos at pump (when mobil did it). They do a pre-authorised amount (cant remember the value exactly), but if you did it on a weekend, things would be cleared till the payments were processed proper on the monday. So yes, i've had it happen to me before. Doing it during the week usually wasn't an issue because the payment was processed asap.

[BMWST?]

they do it because it is cobceivable you could put well over 100 dollars worth of petrol into many big cars and 4wds. So they cover themselves till the payment is actually cleared.They dont know you have a bike that can only take 15 litres.It could be a V8 landcruiser with twin tanks

[Asher]

I can completely understand their reasoning for withholding the money its pretty bullshit they aren't disclosing it. Most of my life I have lived pay check to pay check, if I had 150$ locked from my account for the weekend I would be screwed.

[neels]

I use my credit card for everything for the reasons above, the points collected usually pay for a decent chunk of the xmas presents, as long as it's paid in full there's no interest.

Can't recall ever having the credit card charge added onto a purchase without being told it would happen, I did notice in when I was in aus a while ago that it's pretty standard practice there and was clearly stated. I know some stations charge extra for using amex or diners, or don't accept them at all.

[imdying]

Only time I've struck it is when staying at hotels overseas... some places might put a hold of $1500 on my card, but it's gone a week after you leave so no big deal.

[p.dath]

I cant remember ever using my credit card for purchasing petrol. I have heard however, that if I did, the svc stn will take an extra dollop of credit on top of the amount of petrol purchased.

Has anyone ever had this happen? If so, why?

I have a company credit card which is used for putting petrol in company vehicles.

There is only one service station that I have used that charges a premium to use a credit card. I don't go to that service station very much now ...

[awa355]

I have a company credit card which is used for putting petrol in company vehicles.

There is only one service station that I have used that charges a premium to use a credit card. I don't go to that service station very much now ...

The thing is, you wouldn't know if they were going to add an extra charge on, untill you had filled up, then gone in to pay. Have never seen a notice on a pump that says " if using a credit card, extra fees may apply"