What is "76 GAS" on my bank statement?
76 GAS is usually a legitimate fuel purchase from 76 Gas Station. If you bought gas recently, this charge is likely real.
Merchant: 76 Gas Station | Category: Other
What Is This Charge?
A charge from 76 Gas reflects a purchase at 76 Gas Station, a U.S. fuel retailer that traces its brand history back to 1932 and is now part of Phillips 66’s retail fuel network. 76-branded stations are independently operated, so the exact store count changes by market, but the brand is widely used across California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, and other Western states. This charge is usually a gas or convenience-store purchase, and it can also include car wash items, snacks, or a preauthorization hold from the pump. If you recently filled your tank or used a debit card at a 76 station, the charge is often legitimate.
Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?
This charge appears when you pay at a 76 pump, inside the store, or through a contactless card reader at the station. A debit card purchase at the pump can post as a temporary hold first, and that hold can later settle for the final fuel amount. A charge can also appear if you bought fuel, prepaid inside for a set dollar amount, or used the station for a car wash or convenience-store item. If the descriptor includes a city name or store number, it usually points to the specific franchise location that processed the transaction.
Typical Charge Amounts
Most 76 Gas purchases are fuel transactions between $20 and $100, depending on tank size and local gas prices. Pump holds on debit cards are often $1, $50, or $100 before the final amount posts, and the final charge can be lower than the hold. Convenience-store purchases are often $2 to $25, while car wash add-ons are commonly $8 to $20. If you see a charge that is much larger than your fill-up, check whether it is a temporary authorization or a second transaction from the same station.
Common Variations
76 GAS 76 GAS STATION 76 GAS #1234 76 GASOLINE 76 GAS *CITYNAME 76 GAS STN #1234 76 FUEL 76 PETROLEUM 76 GAS STATION CITYNAME CA 76 GAS #0456 LOS ANGELES CA
Is This Charge Legitimate?
Start by matching the date and amount to a recent fuel stop, because 76 charges usually come from a real in-person purchase. Check your receipt, your card’s transaction history, and your bank’s pending charges to see whether the amount is a pump hold or the final settlement. You can verify station details through the Phillips 66 station locator at https://www.phillips66gas.com/ and through the 76 brand site at https://www.76.com/. If you still do not recognize the charge, call the number on the back of your card immediately and ask the bank to identify the merchant location and authorization type.
How to Dispute or Cancel
1. Review your receipt and compare it with the posted amount, because pump transactions can change from a hold to the final fuel total. 2. Call the station if the receipt shows the wrong amount, and ask for the store manager or franchise owner; the customer service path for 76-branded stations is usually handled locally because most locations are independently operated. 3. If you cannot resolve it, file a dispute with your bank or card issuer and say the charge is unauthorized or incorrect. 4. If the charge is tied to a recurring service, stop using the card at that location and replace the card if your bank recommends it; there is usually no subscription to cancel for a normal fuel purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my 76 Gas charge show as 76 GAS #1234?
That format usually means the transaction came from a specific 76 station location, and the number is the store or terminal identifier. Gas stations often add a store number, city name, or state code so the bank can route the payment correctly. If you recently bought fuel there, the charge is likely a normal pump or in-store purchase.
How do I cancel my 76 Gas subscription?
76 Gas is usually not a subscription service, so there is often nothing to cancel. If you are seeing repeated charges, check whether you enrolled in a car wash plan, fleet account, or another recurring station service. Contact the specific station first, then ask your bank to block the card if the charges continue.
Why is my 76 Gas charge a different amount than expected?
The amount can differ because many gas stations place a temporary debit card hold before the final fuel total posts. A pump may authorize $1, $50, or $100, then settle for the exact amount of fuel you pumped. The final charge can also change if you used a prepay amount, bought items inside the store, or added a car wash.
Can a 76 Gas charge be a debit card hold?
Yes, a 76 Gas charge can be a debit card hold when you pay at the pump. The hold is a temporary authorization that confirms funds are available, and it can disappear or change after the station settles the transaction. If the posted amount is higher than your fuel purchase, check your pending transactions before disputing it.
What should I do if I never visited a 76 station?
If you never visited a 76 station, treat the charge as potentially unauthorized. Check whether the descriptor includes a city or store number, then compare it with your travel history and recent card use. Call the number on the back of your card, report the charge, and ask for a dispute and card replacement if needed.
Similar Charges
- 76 GAS
- 76 GAS STATION
- 76 GAS #1234
- 76 GASOLINE
- 76 GAS *CITYNAME