Tesco says some customers may see £120 bank statement charge

Tesco has explained why some customers might notice a £120 charge appearing on their bank statements. Numerous Tesco locations across the UK feature petrol stations, allowing shoppers to conveniently fill up before or after buying their groceries.

When using the Pay at Pump facility, Tesco applies a temporary £120 pre-authorisation to confirm sufficient funds are available, though this isn't the actual charge. Motorists can purchase up to £120 worth of fuel through Pay at Pump, and must use a card for payment, as contactless payments aren't accepted.

Tesco states that all UK-registered chip and pin cards work at Pay at Pump stations, with the exception of Visa Electron. On its website, Tesco explained: "If your account balance is under £120, your card issuer should respond with the low