Exxon/Mobil Speedpass
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That is probably a question best asked of your scheduler if what they specify is credit/debit/gift card. On the other hand, if you are doing bunches of these shops, think about places you can get a discounted gift card. Raise.com has them today with a 2.9% discount on a $100 card, but generally I have some credit card offering me either 5% back at the gas station or the grocery store and I can buy a $25 or $50 gas gift card at the grocery store any day for at least a 3% cash back, sometimes a 5% cash back and sometimes for as much as 20% off with a coupon and grocery purchase of $50. Also can you make your 'inside purchase' a gift card so that it further subsidizes a gift card?
Hi, I just did one yesterday. Per the instructions, you are allowed to use the Speedpass to pay. However, this will cause your credit card to be charged so if you do multiple of these in 24 hours, it will cause the same card to be processed each time which can trigger fraud alerts. Because of this, I usually rotate cards to pay if doing more than one station. It is best to have the device though to test the pumps (the stores are supposed to have test devices but never do).
Shopping across Indiana but mostly around Indianapolis.
I play the points game hard, Flash. I forgot about the multiple hits, situation, though.
One of the brands.. I think it might actually be E/M, also has the same limitation on gift cards. I've had it stop accepting the gift card at the pump after a few swipes in any given day. Maybe I just need multiple gift cards... What a pain in the butt.
One of the brands.. I think it might actually be E/M, also has the same limitation on gift cards. I've had it stop accepting the gift card at the pump after a few swipes in any given day. Maybe I just need multiple gift cards... What a pain in the butt.
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The instructions say--->"even if you have a SP device, you will need to check if the site has one of their own." Just remember your receipt.@Hoju wrote:
Is it acceptable to pay for your gas using a Speedpass or is a credit/debit/gift card a requirement? I've never tried it before but it seems like a nice safe way to pay without having to buy a gift card or have your CC compromised.
While we're at it, how about the inside purchase?
Plus, you will need to check 2 pumps for SP functionality. Let the second one time out. Also, the instruction does seem to encourage you to use your device "if you have one". It is tied to your CC info anyway. A far as inside purchase, you are on your own for $1 (unless you want to spend more
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ETA; The instructions say "you can not pay for your purchase using a EM credit card". Speedpass is not a EM credit card, so.............................
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If your points don't expire, perhaps a different Speeedpass attached to each credit card? I've never had a gift card refused after a few swipes on the same day, but I don't do multiple gas stations in the same day any more. What does impress me is that with several gas stations here (for which I can pick up 20% discounted cards on the grocery store special) my gas is cheaper with the gift card than paying even with cash. The brand credit card would also cost less than cash but the discount is only slightly more than paying with a gift card, so the discounted gift card is the cheapest way to buy gas by far.
I use my Speedpass at the EM stations and it should give you the cash price as well. (For those that have cash and credit pricing) But I've found I can only use the Speedpass twice in 24 hours before it gets blocked. Then the bank card attached to the Speedpass is also denied.
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Hi, I just did one yesterday. Per the instructions, you are allowed to use the Speedpass to pay. However, this will cause your credit card to be charged so if you do multiple of these in 24 hours, it will cause the same card to be processed each time which can trigger fraud alerts. Because of this, I usually rotate cards to pay if doing more than one station. It is best to have the device though to test the pumps (the stores are supposed to have test devices but never do).
you can just call your credit card company and let them know what you're doing. then you won't get declined anymore.
How do you get a speed pass? Is that something you sign up for online and they mail you? Or do some locations have them for customers to get?
I never knew about the speed pass before doing one of these shops (on my own dime, I'm hooked on speedway points), and I've only done one of these shops and the location did not have one to even use to test, even though their pumps take them, so I've still never used one or know anything about it. But I'm considering doing more of these shops in the future (only when bonused though...
I never knew about the speed pass before doing one of these shops (on my own dime, I'm hooked on speedway points), and I've only done one of these shops and the location did not have one to even use to test, even though their pumps take them, so I've still never used one or know anything about it. But I'm considering doing more of these shops in the future (only when bonused though...
If you have preformed these shops, then there is a section in the clients requirements on how to obtain your own Speedpass device. or you can google speedpass ands see what come up.
Hmm... My shop guidelines only stated that the shopper is expected to have one; but not how to get one... It was a couple months ago. But I'll google
Here is the link. At some stations (they will have a notice on the pump), using Speedpass also gives your credit for Plenti without an extra step. My experience is that I can have Speedpass accepted twice per day since it is directly linked to a bank debit card. After that, the light turns on to show that it "working", but the transaction is then declined.
Shopping Southeast Pennsylvania, Delaware above the canal, and South Jersey since 2008
That does not work. It is the actual gas company that is declining the multiple, low charges not your bank. I have addressed this issue several times with the multiple banks I do business with.@jay225 wrote:
you can just call your credit card company and let them know what you're doing. then you won't get declined anymore.
I use my Speedpass at the pump and inside the store if that gas station has the capability. And I still earn reward points on my credit card that is attached to the Speedpass.@Hoju wrote:
Is it acceptable to pay for your gas using a Speedpass or is a credit/debit/gift card a requirement? I've never tried it before but it seems like a nice safe way to pay without having to buy a gift card or have your CC compromised.
While we're at it, how about the inside purchase?
I've had the same experience with E/M. I call the CC co and they tell me the charge never even hit the card
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