Topic: Credit Card Processing

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Fossil Fools
Episode 1197 54:40 - 56:58

1197: Fossil Fools

In-Flight Purchase Loophole, Prepaid Visa Cards

A listener shares a "larcenous" travel tip regarding the use of prepaid Visa cards with low balances for in-flight purchases. Because many airlines store transaction data locally while in the air and only process them upon landing, cards with insufficient funds may still be approved for food and drinks. The hosts acknowledge the tip but do not officially recommend the practice.