A reminder really that these stickers are stuck to the fuel pumps across France. Not sure if same applies to other forecourts.
Carrefour fuel pumps warning
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HGV drivers so... for Udders!
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Wow! That seems a lot.
So is it €450 every time you fill up, or is the system smart enough to know that it took €450 earlier that day and use that?
Edit: I see the whole matter is rendered irrelevant by the post above
So is it €450 every time you fill up, or is the system smart enough to know that it took €450 earlier that day and use that?
Edit: I see the whole matter is rendered irrelevant by the post above
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Yes, that’s on HGV pumps
However, be aware that normal pumps generally do the same, they check that your card has sufficient funds to pay for 140 euros or something like that, you’ll see a message to that effect once your card is accepted
It’s only a problem when you have been using your card a lot, for hotels etc, it could push you up to your weekly limit even though you haven’t paid 140 euros, it all depends on your card conditions
However, be aware that normal pumps generally do the same, they check that your card has sufficient funds to pay for 140 euros or something like that, you’ll see a message to that effect once your card is accepted
It’s only a problem when you have been using your card a lot, for hotels etc, it could push you up to your weekly limit even though you haven’t paid 140 euros, it all depends on your card conditions
just use a credit card. Let your card issuer hold the preauthorisation against your credit limit not the funds in your current account or prepaid card. It's no coincidence that these payments seemingly rationalise a lot quicker than when they bank is holding onto your money.
Same as Sainsburys and other Pay at the Pump Petrol Stations in the UK.
It’s been going on for a number of years. Not least, some petrol outlets in the UK do it, too. As Wessie says, just use a credit card.
Don’t forget that some hotels do the same. Bods on the forum have moaned about the Enzian hotel, stiffing them before arrival.
Don’t forget that some hotels do the same. Bods on the forum have moaned about the Enzian hotel, stiffing them before arrival.
My local COSTCO PFS does preauthorise £120 every time I fill up. As it is fully automated and has no physical payment kiosk/booth. When I fill up my van, it'll regularly come to around £100 or there about. Meaning that my card essentially -£220 for uptown 48h.
Painful using a Monzo card (not sure with Revolute) as each fuel station transaction takes around 6 weeks for the balance to be refunded.
I only use my normal bank debit card for fuel stations and take the foregn exchange charge rather than using my holiday Monzo or Revolute card.
I understand that they still take the preauthorization on normal bank cards, but it clears quickly unaffecting your balance.
I only use my normal bank debit card for fuel stations and take the foregn exchange charge rather than using my holiday Monzo or Revolute card.
I understand that they still take the preauthorization on normal bank cards, but it clears quickly unaffecting your balance.
Ibis Hotels do it and stiff the Monzo for around 6 weeks I changed my card on the Accor website reserving hotel rooms with a credit card problem solved.
I paid petrol multiple times with Monzo over the last few years, never had the 6 weeks issue to be fair.
I generally use my charge cards, but a few times switched to Monzo for no particular reason.
IF the pre-charge (~120) appears, within a short timeframe (hour or so) the correct amount is applied.
I generally use my charge cards, but a few times switched to Monzo for no particular reason.
IF the pre-charge (~120) appears, within a short timeframe (hour or so) the correct amount is applied.
Most pumps I’ve come across so far on this trip require pre payment inside at cash desk. Ardennes region
Just back from France after 5 nights away. Each and every (unmanned) fuel station had a preauthorisation of anywhere between €120 & €200 whilst only filling up with €35-€40 worth of fuel. The latter was a killer for two straight days, meaning I had to use my credit card for all other transactions, whilst racking up non sterling fees and less than favourable exchange rates.
Whatever happened to good old tea huts and even older attendants.
Whatever happened to good old tea huts and even older attendants.
Get yourself a Halifax Clarity credit card for free.
I took your last advice of HSBC Global Money card. Great it is indeed, but I doubt any card would stand a chance at a prepayment pump.
My Halifax credit card has never struggled. As a back up, I also have a Barclay’s credit card, which also has zero overseas fees.
I'm still here.
Many of the bigger supermarkets have the option to pay at a hut after fuelling, similar to Eric Leclerc's at Fumel.*
* Daytime hours only though.
I've been using my Santander Credit Card, sans issue. No extra fee for using it abroad, better rates than changing my £s into Euros at my local Cambio/Wechsel in Pooky Hollow.
All supermarket fuel is crap. I read it here.
the credit limit on a proper travel credit card soaks up any preauthorisation. Plus, as the money "held" is not your money but the card issuer's, it gets rationalised very quickly. Funny that.
I had a travel account filled with €200
Filled up - & snacks as well going down to Sid & Ann's. used €103 added another €100 Ditto on the reverse
its showing €77 today
No issues filling at all even with any preauthorisations taking place
From what ive heard, the once the fuelling is complete - the two sums are calculated and the preauth is released immidiatly
No holding for weeks/ days
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