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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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2012Coleman
Explorer II
May 29, 2014
Sounds like the zip code stored on th magnetic strip on the card is different from the one you are entering. It's meant to be a security feature - one of the few for US credit cards.

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