Annoyed

[bertine]

On Sunday I went to brunch at Bryant Lake Bowl with my siblings. My share of the brunch was $13.50, which I paid for with my card. The tip was paid in cash. I just checked my account and they charged me $16.20, which is 13.50+20%. I am trying to decide if I am going to call over $2.70 or not.

Comments

[jwright-71673.livejournal.com]

I've noticed a couple of weird things when checking my account for recently made restaurant purchases. More often than not, while the transaction is still "pending," it'll be in there for the amount minus the tip. I used to see this at the Uptown, but haven't in a while -- while the transaction is pending it'll be in there with exactly 15 percent added on, and eventually it changes to the exact amount I paid.

So there's a chance it might get adjusted off eventually on its own, I guess.

And yes, I check all my account balances daily. I'm kind of weird like that. :-)

[bertine.livejournal.com]

OH!!!! I'll see if that is it because it is still "pending". I also check mine daily because I don't really balance my accounts but I do keep track of them that way.

[ludomancer.livejournal.com]

I think this is the right answer. Last time I did Bar Abilene brunch, the bill was $68. I indicated a $10 tip (it's a buffet, the server didn't do anything). The pending transaction was $81.60, and the final transaction is $78. Kinda annoying, I agree.

[jwright-71673.livejournal.com]

Also, I would think it's theoretically possible to get charged an overdraft fee when you've actually got enough money. I mean, now and then I've gone down to a dollar or two in my account, you know? (In which case I probably shouldn't even BE at a restaurant, but whatever...)