Gas Credit Card Limits

[KyDan]

Originally Posted by Kaadk

Yeah, that's turning into a real problem for us Canadians who have postal codes instead of zip codes. I've had to leave some gas stations and travel to another one to use the credit card.

Having to stop at more than one station just to get gas sucks! I've seen
discussion about using some other numbers in place of zip codes for you
Canadian folks. I don't remember what the answer was tho.....

If I were you, I'd call my credit card company customer support and tell them
what is happening. I imagine they know about it and I do think there is a
solution or other number you can use to get the pump to accept your card.
Call them and see what they say! It can't hurt and there is probably an easy
answer. They DO want you to be able to use their card!

[Capt. Mike]

Originally Posted by camper1999

If you run on diesel get a Pilot card, no limit at the pump. Not sure if they to the same at the gas pumps

I just filled up with gas at a Pilot near home last Friday. On their gas pumps, they had a $75 limit if you used a Master Card or $100 limit if you used a Visa...both credit, not debit, cards.

[camper1999]

Originally Posted by Capt. Mike

I just filled up with gas at a Pilot near home last Friday. On their gas pumps, they had a $75 limit if you used a Master Card or $100 limit if you used a Visa...both credit, not debit, cards.

I have an actual pilot card. You have to be a good sam member to get one

[another_newfie]

Originally Posted by camper1999

If you run on diesel get a Pilot card, no limit at the pump. Not sure if they to the same at the gas pumps

They do. I pretty much exclusively use our Pilot card when in the US.

[B47]

Originally Posted by elind

It seems to change from station to station. Some places have no limits, a few have $50 debit card, $75 credit card, and instead of re-inserting the card I will just do a pay inside mode for the whole amount. Some credit cards are now asking for your zip code for security.

Various stations around here are now asking for your zip code here also - not sure how that provides security as I would think if your wallet/purse is stolen/lost that contains your cc's, including your fuel card, there are other cc's and documents in there that have your zip code also.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by B47

Various stations around here are now asking for your zip code here also - not sure how that provides security as I would think if your wallet/purse is stolen/lost that contains your cc's, including your fuel card, there are other cc's and documents in there that have your zip code also.

Our scenario was that the thieves specifically lifted our cards and put the wallet back in the purse and the purse back in the back of our car (shame on me for forgetting to lock).

[KyDan]

I have nothing in my wallet with my zip code.

If a thief has "skimmed" your card with a bogus card reader they don't
know the zip code associated with the card but they will still rack up
charges on it.

A guy from church had his wallet stolen recently at a gas station. He got the
pump going and tossed his card back in the front seat. Thieves work in
pairs with one driving and one walking. They spotted his wallet in the seat
and just grabbed it thru the passenger door and sped off. Apparently they
can get some stuff on the card before you can call the company to report
it stolen. If you call the cops first and make a report, by the time you
get around to calling the card company the charges can be pretty huge.

Be careful out there.

[B47]

Originally Posted by KyDan

I have nothing in my wallet with my zip code.

If a thief has "skimmed" your card with a bogus card reader they don't
know the zip code associated with the card but they will still rack up
charges on it.

A guy from church had his wallet stolen recently at a gas station. He got the
pump going and tossed his card back in the front seat. Thieves work in
pairs with one driving and one walking. They spotted his wallet in the seat
and just grabbed it thru the passenger door and sped off. Apparently they
can get some stuff on the card before you can call the company to report
it stolen. If you call the cops first and make a report, by the time you
get around to calling the card company the charges can be pretty huge.

Be careful out there.

Your Drivers License doesn't have your zip code on it? My Texas DL does.

[niedobry1]

My Florida license has my zip code on it.

[Dennis and Julie]

So does my North Dakota license.

[wowzer]

Most times if you select ''pay inside'' at the pump, you can get a full tank. Then pay with your credit card.

[jmp22]

In California it's 100.00 limit.

[B47]

Originally Posted by niedobry1

My Florida license has my zip code on it.

Maybe KyDan doesn't carry his DL in his wallet - not sure.

[mTn_biKer65]

I was in Herkimer, NY recently struggling in vane to find a gas station that wasn't going to turn into a navigating nightmare. Found one only to be told by the pump to go inside for authorization. I choose to continue my search and left. Luckily found another candidate just around the corner.

[RvBill3]

Credit card companies and merchants set limits on pump purchases. I stopped using several local stations because they have not raised limits to reflect the higher costs of gas. If a Good Sam member, get a Pilot Flying J card. Requires a PIN number , not a zip code. Have never had a pump turn off before full so don't know if there is a limit. Discount on fuel (for Good Sam lifetime member it's 6 cents per gallon of gas). Flying J has dedicated RV fueling lanes (gas and diesel). Newer Pilots are adding RV lanes. Flying J also has dump station ($5) and propane refueling station.

[PhotoMaster]

Wawa in NJ has a limit of $125 per swipe and max of 3 swipes. Wasn't a problem. And it's funny how with my truck or camper they pump it, but with a motorcycle/scooter you have to pump your own.

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by KyDan

I have nothing in my wallet with my zip code...

Where do you carry your drivers license?

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by niedobry1

My Florida license has my zip code on it.

So do Kentucky licenses.

[wrvond]

Originally Posted by B47

Various stations around here are now asking for your zip code here also - not sure how that provides security as I would think if your wallet/purse is stolen/lost that contains your cc's, including your fuel card, there are other cc's and documents in there that have your zip code also.

We live in one town and work in another 60 miles away. We get mail at home and also have a post office box near work. Some cards/bills go through our home address with one zip code, and some go through the post office box with a different zip code. Between all the pins and passwords I already have to remember, remembering which zip code goes with which card while the cold wind is cutting through my clothes just doesn't work for me, as a rule.

[spicyrv]

I think this issue is nationwide. I've run into $75 and $100 limits in the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast.