When you pay directly at an unattended fuel pump, a temporary authorization is placed on your card before you begin refueling.
This is a standard process based on Visa and Mastercard rules and applies to card purchases at fuel stations.
In many cases, an amount of SEK 2,500 is authorized before refueling begins. If the full authorization amount cannot be reserved, a lower amount may be authorized instead.
If you pay inside the station, only the actual purchase amount is authorized.
The temporary authorization is automatically replaced with the final transaction amount once the transaction has been processed. This usually happens within a few banking days.
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