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08-02-2021 09:12 PM
I went to Costco today to get gas, as they have the least expensive in town.
After I filled up, I decided to do a little shopping. I had five items in my cart, and the total came to just under $35.
When I went to pay with my Visa debit, the cashier said to me, "It says to contact the bank."
What???
I knew that I had money in my account, so I was worried as to why it wasn't being accepted.
So I swung by the bank to see what was going on.
The teller informed me that my card and account are fine.
Has anybody have something like this happen?
Why would my card be accepted at the pump, but not inside the store?
08-02-2021 09:15 PM
I’ve never had that happen but have to bow down to you for spending less than $35 at Costco.
08-02-2021 09:27 PM
I've had to decline cards because person didn't sign card just put CID. Company policy.
08-02-2021 09:29 PM
Maybe, it was thought someone was starting a little spree on your card.
I've had this happen.
08-02-2021 09:32 PM
08-02-2021 09:37 PM
That happens once in a while, only with my Visa. If the cashier tries again, it always goes through. They don't always want to try again.
08-02-2021 09:50 PM
Static electricity on card
08-02-2021 09:59 PM
I worked in a bank in college. There are many flags that can pick out a card. There is a reason they flag you.
Be safe.
08-02-2021 10:44 PM
Maybe, your bank didn't believe you could get out of a trip to Costco only spending less than $35, too! lol
08-02-2021 11:17 PM
@Anonymous032819 Debit cards are a horrible form of payment!!! No protection from fraud, no credit history to help build your credit score and no rewards.
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