How do I use my gift card at a gas station?

Having trouble using your card at a gas station? Below is some helpful information when using your plastic Visa or Mastercard gift card for fuel purchases: 

1. Do not swipe your card at a gas pump.
2. When purchasing fuel, always ask the cashier to authorize the card for the exact amount you wish to purchase and available on the card.
3. Swiping at the pump will typically result in merchant requesting a pre-authorization for approximately $200.
4. If the available card funds are less than requested by the merchant the result will be a pre-authorization hold on the funds for typically 4 days and the sale will not be authorized.
5. If the available funds exceed the authorization amount requested by merchant the sale will be authorized and a hold on the unused portion may remain for typically 4 days.
6. Pre-authorization holds on funds generally expire in 4 days and the funds will be again available on your card without further action required.

Virtual Visa and Mastercard gift cards can not be used for fuel purchases.