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Fri Apr-21-06 12:55 AM
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Question about gas pumps and debit cards |
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This ocurred to me today while pumping gas (which, by the way, is now $3.09 per gallon in San Diego, for the cheapest grade). Say you are using a debit card, and you have, for example, $10 in your bank account. You swipe your card and enter your pin #, the pump connects to the bank and gets an authorization for the transaction. What happens if you go over $10 worth of gas? Does the pump stop at $10, or does it keep going and your bank pays it, then charges you an overdraft fee? Just wondered this while watching the numbers fly at record speeds.
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mykpart
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Fri Apr-21-06 12:58 AM
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1. I have noticed lately, that when I get cash from the ATM, |
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there is a disclaimer that says I will be charged an overdraft fee if there is not enough money in my account. I have to say OK before it will proceed with the transaction. So my guess is, the bank would pay it and charge you an overdraft fee.
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Fri Apr-21-06 12:58 AM
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2. Basically, I'd say Murphy's Law applies in that case... |
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