Ever wondered why there’s a pre-authorised amount of RM200 being charged to your YouTrip card when you pump petrol across the Causeway? We’re here to tell you all about it.
You’re in JB at the self-service petrol pump, ready to fill up your car. You whip out your YouTrip card to pay, but before you even start pumping, you notice that there’s already a pre-authorised transaction on your card. What is this pre-authorised charge? What’s it all about, and is it essential? You asked so we’re here to answer your burning questions on everything you need to know about petrol holding fees.
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What Are Petrol Holding Fees?

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Petrol holding fees are temporary charges that are placed on your YouTrip card when paying for petrol. Its sole purpose is to ensure that you have a sufficient amount of funds available in your account to be able to pay for the petrol you’re about to pump.
As the petrol station has no way of knowing how much you’ll pump and doesn’t want to risk the possibility of you pumping more petrol than you can afford, it places a temporary hold on your account for an amount that’s a tad higher than the average cost of filling up a car’s petrol tank
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Does This Mean I’ll Be Charged Twice For Petrol If I See Two Transactions On My YouTrip Card?
No, you won’t be charged twice for petrol! This pre-authorised transaction is just a temporary hold on your account. The actual charge for petrol will be processed once you’ve finished pumping. This will replace the pre-authorisation transaction on your account.
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How Much Are You Charged?
You’ll be charged a pre-authorisation sum of RM200. This applies not only to your YouTrip card but to other Mastercard and Visa credit and debit cards as well.
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How Long Do Petrol Holding Fees Last?
This holding fee will typically be credited back into your account within three to five working days, depending on the petrol station you’re pumping at. Some petrol stations release the hold as soon as the payment has been processed, while others might take a few days to release it.
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The More You Know…

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