The acceptance of personal checks at gas stations can vary by location and the individual gas station’s policies. While most major gas station chains (such as Shell, Chevron, Exxon, BP) typically do not accept personal checks due to concerns about fraud, some independently owned or smaller gas stations may still accept them.
To find out if a specific gas station accepts personal checks, you can:
1. Ask the attendant at the station.
2. Check the payment options listed at the pump or on the gas station’s website.
3. Call the gas station beforehand to confirm.
Some stations may only accept personal checks for certain types of payments, such as paying for fuel at the counter or when purchasing convenience store items. Be aware that even if a station accepts checks, they may require you to show identification and may place limits on check amounts.