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Paying At The Pump Changed!!!!

ECBG — Wed, 19 May 2021 00:41:15 GMT

I just thought I would let you know. While paying at a different gas station yesterday, it wanted to have my card still inserted while I punched in my pin number. When I pushed it in and pulled it out as I alread did, the screen read "denied". I knew that was not the case.

I was SO accustomed to quickly inserting my debit card and pulling it out, before my pin number, it concerned me!

DH says it's "new machines"! Grrr.........

Get ready for changes Ladies!

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september — Wed, 19 May 2021 00:43:37 GMT

I'm not sure what has changed? If I use a debit card, I have to put in my PIN. If I use a credit card, I'm asked for my zip code.

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fthunt — Wed, 19 May 2021 01:02:13 GMT

I never use a debit card for gas..........scanners thieves can put that ???? card-copier in in the slot............ to extract your debit card number.

I always use a credit card - I can dispute if something funny occurs....

Yes, often - not always - credit card may ask for your zip number. That's good.

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Luvsmyfam — Wed, 19 May 2021 01:03:04 GMT

remember the good ole days,when a gas station attendant pumped gas for you?

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proudlyfromNJ — Wed, 19 May 2021 01:23:46 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
remember the good ole days,when a gas station attendant pumped gas for you?

@Luvsmyfam In NJ you aren’t allowed to pump your own gas. Always pumped by an attendant. I’m 72 and have never pumped gas.

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Luvsmyfam — Wed, 19 May 2021 01:09:49 GMT

wow,never knew this.wonder why proudlyfromnj?shoot,wish illinios was like that.

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QP Doll — Wed, 19 May 2021 01:11:19 GMT

Not only did they pump your gas.....they also checked your oil & washed your windshield. ...... Guess I'm giving away my age!!

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CoffeeNut — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:21:07 GMT

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fthunt — Wed, 19 May 2021 01:21:31 GMT

@QP Doll YES YOU DID.....................I ALSO REMEMBER IT WELL

And banks gave you a toaster to open an account.

As Archie - Edith said..........Those were the days, my friend.............................

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gidgetgh — Wed, 19 May 2021 01:23:26 GMT

Never, ever, ever would I use a debit card to buy gas.

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fthunt — Wed, 19 May 2021 01:23:48 GMT

@...tap the card feature ? New to me.

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BirkiLady — Wed, 19 May 2021 01:36:15 GMT

@fthunt Contact your credit card company! You no longer need to scan any credit card; just tap it on the reader which cannot be copied or hacked. It's an amazing, simple and safe security feature.

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fthunt — Wed, 19 May 2021 01:50:17 GMT

@BirkiLady Thanks........now I get it. However, I don't have the latest and greatest phone....I'm still ....'flipping'.

I'm like........if I'm shopping.....you want to chat a spell....tell me non- urgent info or rent an apartment....call me at home.....I'm busy now.

LOL

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BirkiLady — Wed, 19 May 2021 01:54:54 GMT

@fthunt Those flip phones were nice. Mine lived in the car 24/7 and seldom needed a charge since it didn't do anything else but make necessary (to me) calls. I'm still not tied to my phone and it remains in the car when I'm out and about, but it has to many features that it eats up the battery life.

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Mz iMac — Wed, 19 May 2021 02:24:10 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
remember the good ole days,when a gas station attendant pumped gas for you?

@Luvsmyfam In N.J. they do. Matter of fact, it's illegal to pump your own gas.

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Desertdi — Wed, 19 May 2021 02:25:54 GMT

Every store in my area seems to have a "different" card reader.

One store has the customer punch buttons to rate the counter person.

Another has an "option" to donate to charity.

A third one....still has the counter person run the card..........and so on.

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ECBG — Wed, 19 May 2021 02:58:06 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
Every store in my area seems to have a "different" card reader.

One store has the customer punch buttons to rate the counter person.

Another has an "option" to donate to charity.

A third one....still has the counter person run the card..........and so on.

@Desertdi

I am sure different credit card readers are frustrating, but it's one of those situations where no company that makes the machines has a monoply.

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Desertdi — Wed, 19 May 2021 03:20:14 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@Desertdi wrote:
Every store in my area seems to have a "different" card reader.

One store has the customer punch buttons to rate the counter person.

Another has an "option" to donate to charity.

A third one....still has the counter person run the card..........and so on.
@Desertdi

I am sure different credit card readers are frustrating, but it's one of those situations where no company that makes the machines has a monoply.

@ECBG I'm not frustrated......sorry I gave you that impression

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ECBG — Wed, 19 May 2021 03:36:25 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
@Desertdi wrote:
Every store in my area seems to have a "different" card reader.

One store has the customer punch buttons to rate the counter person.

Another has an "option" to donate to charity.

A third one....still has the counter person run the card..........and so on.
@Desertdi

I am sure different credit card readers are frustrating, but it's one of those situations where no company that makes the machines has a monoply.

@ECBG I'm not frustrated......sorry I gave you that impression

@Desertdi

You didn't at all my Dear. I have been in retail for 10 years after retiring from teaching, am a shopper, and have never seen a business that had the same machine as another, which does seem odd.

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Desert Lily — Wed, 19 May 2021 03:48:43 GMT

Hi @ECBG You can either go on your bank's website or call them (or the phone numbers on the cards) and ask for a touchless "tap" credit card and debit card. There's no longer a need to insert a card into a slot, having to touch what numerous people have touched before you, etc. I think the way the tap cards work is nifty.