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mr__ed
Explorer
May 25, 2014

Problem Using Out of State Credit Card at Pump

Well, this is a new one for me. Lately when I attempt to use my credit card (Visa) at various gas stations here in Hickory, NC the card gets rejected once I enter my zip code. The screen on one pump e...
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mike_mck
Explorer
May 27, 2014
monkey44 wrote:
Sometimes, you need to tell your CC company you're traveling or it rejects the OK for out of state or sometimes over-high charges.

Happened to us in Utah when our ZIP code is Florida. We called and the rest of the trip, no problems.


Hit the nail on the head. Credit Cards being used out of state creates a fraud pattern in the companies system so often card will be declined. Just advise your credit card company you are traveling and thru what states and end of problem.

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