*- If allowed by the client. (There is at least one that does not allow)@panama18 wrote:
Pay cash in the store and use the gas company's gift card at the pump.
@whosear wrote:
Using a debit card would result in an automatic rejection of the shop.
This honestly is one of the best tips that I have heard in 20 years of shopping.@bgriffin wrote:
I suggest a branded gift card instead of a Visa gift card if allowed (check your guidelines). A visa gift card will operate just like a regular visa at some locations, so they may put a large hold on the card and eat up the balance. That won't happen with a branded gift card.
@HonnyBrown wrote:
I call my bank and let them know that I will be making small purchases at several different gas stations. If they ask, I give them the locations. This has worked for me, and I'm not out the gift card fee.
ETA: I also add this info in the notes section of the shop.
@Hoju wrote:
@HonnyBrown wrote:
I call my bank and let them know that I will be making small purchases at several different gas stations. If they ask, I give them the locations. This has worked for me, and I'm not out the gift card fee.
ETA: I also add this info in the notes section of the shop.
What do you add to the notes section?
I find that the bank isn't the one responsible for shutting down my card after 3 or 4 uses in one day. They always blame the gas stations CC processor.
Correct.@Hoju wrote:
I think that's why the Maritz clients ask if you used the card within 24 hours.
@Hoju wrote:
@HonnyBrown wrote:
I call my bank and let them know that I will be making small purchases at several different gas stations. If they ask, I give them the locations. This has worked for me, and I'm not out the gift card fee.
ETA: I also add this info in the notes section of the shop.
What do you add to the notes section?
I find that the bank isn't the one responsible for shutting down my card after 3 or 4 uses in one day. They always blame the gas stations CC processor.