CU Tip: Paying at the pump? Hold on!

When you swipe your credit card or debit card right at the gas pump, gas retailers are now putting a hold on funds in your account up to $100 - no matter how much fuel you actually buy! It then takes a day or two for the hold to be removed.

So, if you’re close to your credit limit on your credit card or have a low account balance when using your debit card, you may be refused other purchases.

To avoid this problem, it’s best to pay inside at the cash register!