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Mobile_Kennel's avatar
Jan 11, 2023

Canadians buying fuel

When I as a Canadian buying fuel in the states and paying at the pump get asked for a Zip Code. I don’t have one. I have been told that there is a number that can be input to bypass this. Does anyone know that number?
  • JaxDad's avatar
    JaxDad
    Explorer III
    Also be sure to call your bank or CC company before you leave.

    When you try to pay at the pump there’s a much greater chance of it being flagged as a suspicious transaction.

    As a pilot I’ve come across just about every potential fraud ‘flag’ there is over the years. Like paying for gas, then a few hours later try to pay for dinner a thousand miles away. LOL.
  • thriftydutch wrote:
    Yes the three numbers in your postal code plus two 00 has worked for me for years everywhere in the USA


    Yep. It works most times.
  • Yes the three numbers in your postal code plus two 00 has worked for me for years everywhere in the USA
  • Enter the 3 numbers from your postal code followed by 2 zeros.
    For example, if your postal code was M5K-1H8 you would enter 51800 as your zip.
  • ^^^ This.

    Or...

    I know it's a pain but take the card inside and have the clerk run it. I know, that defeats the purpose of pay at the pump but it would probably work.
  • The zip code is used as a verification connecting the user to the card. Your best bet for getting the correct answer would be asking your credit card company what you should enter.