is it normal for gas stations to put a hold of $75 on your credit or debit card?

Ive been noticing this lately and it seems very odd to me..

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meJess · F

If you pay afterwards, it's to make sure you have enough to pay. The hold goes after you pay.

SW-User

@meJess what do you mean pay afterwards? it asks for my card before i pump the gas

meJess · F

@SW-User yes, but it doesn't know how much to charge until you've finished

@meJess 👍

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SW-User

@meJess which makes sense because if it charged you after you could just leave 🤣