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rolomint t1_iw8jps3 wrote

I'm not sure if this is why, but often times credit card purchases have initial pending amounts. like when I buy gas i typically see a $200 hold until the purchase is processed.

Obviously that seems like too much for a transit swipe, but it could be that OMNY is trying to authorize you for up to that amount.

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CrashTestDumby1984 t1_iwaj5og wrote

That’s because the system has to authorize your payment method before the cost of gas fill-up is determined. It’s not like at a register where if your card is declined they can just take stuff off, the gas is already in your car. For a pay as you go transit tap there wouldn’t be a pre-authorization charge because they’re charging you the full cost up front, either it goes through or your card is delclined

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