Now it's more convenient than ever to get quality TOP TIER™ gas from ARCO. Now, at participating Washington, Oregon, and Northern California locations, you can pay however you want. Cash one time, debit card the next, or even use your credit card if you want to.
How do you pay at the pump with a credit card?
Use Your Credit Card Once at the pump, you'll usually have a choice of whether you want to pay with cash or credit. Select the "credit" button. Some pumps might also ask if you want to pay inside or outside, in which case you would select "outside." Insert your credit card into the machine as indicated.
Why does ARCO charge 35 cents?
It is used to pay the debit processing fee charged to the sites by banks that issue the cards. ... This allows our consumers the flexibility of using a debit card while still providing value that our consumers expect. *This 35 cent convenience fee is the amount ARCO® and ampm® charge for debit transactions.
How do credit cards work at gas stations?
There are two processes for paying for gas with a credit card at the counter: swiping or inserting the card using a counter top terminal or handing the card to the attendant for payment. The attendant charges the card for the gas to be purchased, the customer signs the receipt and goes back out to pump the gas.2021-08-01
Does ARCO accept credit cards?
ARCO accepts cash, debit cards and, at participating locations, credit cards! ... There is a 35-cent processing fee for debit cards only, in addition to any fees your bank may charge for this service.
Does ARCO take credit cards in California?
WOOOOOOOOO!!! Now it's more convenient than ever to get quality TOP TIER™ gas from ARCO. Now, at participating Washington, Oregon, and Northern California locations, you can pay however you want. Cash one time, debit card the next, or even use your credit card if you want to.
When did ARCO stop accepting credit cards?
The Atlantic Richfield Company, convinced that price has become more important to gasoline buyers than service, said today that it will stop accepting purchases on its credit cards on April 15. Arco, with 3 million accounts, ranks seventh among the nation's gasoline purveyors in number of credit card accounts.1982-03-03
Why is ARCO debit only?
“Arco only accepts debit cards (not credit cards) and charges 35 cents for a convenience fee on debit card transactions, which is supposed to be clearly stated before purchase,” Lee said in an email. ... This allows our consumers the flexibility of using a debit card while still providing value that our consumers expect.2018-03-19
Can I use credit card to buy gas?
You can use a credit card for gas. Paying for gas with a credit card provides convenience and documentation for the purpose of tracking expenses. Gas stations offer two options for using a use a credit card – paying at the pump or paying an attendant at the counter.2021-08-01
Does ARCO now accept credit cards?
ARCO accepts cash, debit cards and, at participating locations, credit cards! ... There is a 35-cent processing fee for debit cards only, in addition to any fees your bank may charge for this service. The convenience fee charged is not retained by the individual site operator.