Ripped off by a gas station

[Nitantnel]

I charged 10 credit cards 1 cent and was charged 10 dollars!!!

What to do?

[U-no-me!]

It's called "dispute" google it.

[AsherO]

It's called "dispute"

+100. Are you sure it was charged, not just authorized?

[Nitantnel]

+100. Are you sure it was charged, not just authorized?

I don't understand what you mean, it is now a pending transaction.

It's called "dispute" google it.

I was not born yesterday. First of all what kind of chutzpah does this Gas station have putting me through this hassle, second of all, I did not setup online access for all my credit cards - I should do it for a dollar??? (and no, there's no way I will call them!)

[irleetnoob]

I don't understand what you mean, it is now a pending transaction.

Have you never heard of credit cards & gas stations placing a hold? Chill, it'll show up fine when it leaves "pending transactions"

[steve L]

alot of times pending transactions dont actually post. this is very normal with gas satations they  check to see if u have funds on the cc.

 most likely wont actually post.

wait 2-3 days u will see

[AsherO]

Have you never heard of credit cards & gas stations placing a hold? Chill, it'll show up fine when it leaves "pending transactions"

+1

most likely wont actually post.

+1

Hence my question, if it's still pending.

[Nitantnel]

Have you never heard of credit cards & gas stations placing a hold? Chill, it'll show up fine when it leaves "pending transactions"

But why would they do this after I left the gas station, even if there aren't funds, there is nothing they can do?

[myb821]

But why would they do this after I left the gas station, even if there aren't funds, there is nothing they can do?

thats how most gas stations work they authorize u first to make sure u have the money on the card because u get the gas before u pay

[Bh101]

i hate to say this , its not only gas stations that do this. there are numerous of places that do this if u care to put in a little research.

[Chaikel]

i hate to say this , its not only gas stations that do this. there are numerous of places that do this if u care to put in a little research.

Restaurants hold a certain percentage over the total for tips.
Vending machines usually hold the amount of the greatest possible charge at the machine

[AsherO]

Vending machines usually hold the amount of the greatest possible charge at the machine

I hope that isn't true for this vending machine

(seriously, I'm not even sure it accepts CC.)

[Chaikel]

I hope that isn't true for this vending machine

(seriously, I'm not even sure it accepts CC.)

I'm sure it is true. You think they dispense it without auth? The most it offers is 10g.
Anyway looks like a cc slot above the cash acceptor.

[AsherO]

I'm sure it is true. You think they dispense it without auth? The most it offers is 10g.
Anyway looks like a cc slot above the cash acceptor.

I guess 10g isn't that much. I'm sure they auth, but why auth the max amount if the customer is buying less?

[yossi781]

I charged 10 credit cards 1 cent and was charged 10 dollars!!!

What to do?

I know that you want to get all your charges taken care of at the same time. However as a merchant that accepts credit cards it is unfair to charge $.01 as the gas station lost money on every transaction. You could easily charge $5 on 10 cards and still be under the price of one fill up with today's gas prices.   

[Bh101]

I hope that isn't true for this vending machine

(seriously, I'm not even sure it accepts CC.)

quote from article
"""""Depending on its contents, the machine can weigh up to 1,000 pounds. It's nearly 6 feet tall, and, of course, features a gold-leaf finish. Users navigate menu choices via a 19-inch touch screen, and can pay for their gold with cash or credit card.""""""

[AsherO]

quote from article
"""""Depending on its contents, the machine can weigh up to 1,000 pounds. It's nearly 6 feet tall, and, of course, features a gold-leaf finish. Users navigate menu choices via a 19-inch touch screen, and can pay for their gold with cash or credit card.""""""

I didn't read the article when I linked to it. I remembered reading about it somewhere, so I googled for it.

[smurf]

i hate to say this , its not only gas stations that do this. there are numerous of places that do this if u care to put in a little research.

online retailers will sometimes do a $1 authorization on the card and only charge the full amount when the item ships

[i3ond]

I charged 10 credit cards 1 cent and was charged 10 dollars!!!

What to do?

Haha, i did this same thing and called up my credit card. They told me that is was just a hold. no biggy

[easy48]

Haha, i did this same thing and called up my credit card. They told me that is was just a hold. no biggy

Same result here.  Wait til it posts.