If you’re fueling up at Buc-ee’s, the massive travel center now has a new pay-at-the-pump policy.
Under the new policy, drivers paying for gas with credit or debit cards can no longer complete transactions inside the store and can only pay at the pump. USA TODAY reported that in-store prepaid gas purchases will be limited to cash and gift cards until April 1, 2027
Buc-ee’s has declined to comment about why the new pay-the-pump policy was instituted, reported USA TODAY.
Buc-ee’s pay-at-the-pump policy
Here’s how to works, and why you may see a hold on your credit card, according to the Buc-ees FAQ page:
“Because gas station operators do not know how much you will be spending, we have to authorize the pump for some amount – typically from $75 to more than $200 depending if the card is Debit, Consumer Credit or Commercial Credit. If we authorize too little then an SUV or truck can’t fill their tanks. If too much, then some card holders would not have the funds and therefore could not make the purchase. For example, if the pump is authorized for $100.00 and $40.00 of gas is pumped then there will be a $40.00 charge and a $100.00 hold. Holds can last for up to 72 hours.”
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USA TODAY contributed to this story.
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This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Buc-ee’s has a new pay-at-the-pump policy. How it works
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