Holding style charge on petrol pump cards

Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/petrol-stations-introduce-99-charge-171925706.html

Nutshell : The charge that many bikers experience touring has come to he UK.

Nobby the Bastard · Harley Gaydar Joined: 16 Aug 2013 Karma :

t121anf · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Karma :

What happens if you have less than £99 in your bank account?

Courier265 · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Oct 2017 Karma :

There is a story about some bimbo who complained about this on facebook which was picked up by the daily mail..

I personally use CREDIT CARDS so no problem.

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If there weren't petrol thieving scummers a-plenty, it wouldn't be necessary. Blame them.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Good heavens, look at the amount of other people's money you get to spend. How proud you must be to not be able to afford to purchase things yourself.

Speedy2007 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 24 Oct 2013 Karma :

I fell for this one on a trip to Blois a few years ago. I had a low credit limit card (Thank you,my ex) and the fourth or fifth time I went to fill up the transaction was refused.

I had no idea what it was about at the time and when I managed to check the account it looked like four or five 99 Euro transactions.

Skudd · Super Spammer Joined: 01 Oct 2006 Karma :

That's why I go into the shop to pay even if it is by card. I leave my lid on too unless I want to take it off. If they have a go at me for wearing a lid I have made an attempt to pay, so no theft occurred if I just walk away.
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BTTD · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Nov 2012 Karma :

So if you pay at the pump you're prepaying £99. If you select pay in store you prepay £0, can fill up and then find out you have no money.
I'm currently filling up every other day on the bike, so I could have £300 constantly tied up in their holding fees. Fck that.

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toby1 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 Aug 2011 Karma :

Being 'tested' by Asda most of their pumps are unmanned so no pay kiosk. Yes, put in £10.00 worth of fuel (my normal bike fillup) and they will charge the £99.00. They then some days later refund the £89.00.

This can't be right as they 'thieve' £89.00. They could in theory (or practice) play the overnight money markets to also profit from this theft before refunding.

Bastards Twisted Evil

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weasley · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Karma :

Surprised 'borg didn't pick up on this one:

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

This means I'm actually going to have to interact with people now.

I used a Gulf self service pay at pump in Birmingham a couple of weeks ago, and that allowed you to pre-pay up to a determined amount. In my case I put 40 quid in my car. I don't mind this, I'd prefer it to pre-authorising 99 quid for putting fifteen quids worth in my Street Triple.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

Oh, sure, who doesn't know beforehand exactly how much fuel they need to put in their vehicle?

A thought occurs in my brain.

A poor has £100 in its account.
Asda obtains a £99 pre-authorisation. £99 is locked down until that is cancelled.
Asda tries to charge £5 for the fuel.
The £5 charge is rejected because the £99 is locked.
Wut do?
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piazza · Brolly Dolly Joined: 23 Aug 2008 Karma :

I've had a few number withheld calls the last month or two -ignored- and a few weeks ago I answered it in order to shout at someone Laughing

It was the police asking If I was still the registered owner of my van. someone had taken fuel and not paid. Having checked the date and time I found it was me!
I told them Id be down and pay it next day, they told me they don't bother if It's less than £20 and thanks for answering the phone.
it was 6-7 weeks previously and I use the same petrol station every week!
Take from that what you will.