What this charge usually means
"COSTCO GAS #0143 SAN JOSE CA" is a charge from Costco in SAN JOSE, CA. This descriptor appears for in-store purchases, online orders, or self-checkout transactions. Typical amounts range from $20 to $600.
Common reasons this appears
- In-store purchase at Costco in SAN JOSE, CA
- Online order from Costco's website
- Self-checkout or scan-and-go purchase
- Return or price adjustment reflected as a new charge
How to verify this charge
- Check your Costco purchase history online or in the app
- Review email or text receipts for matching transactions
- Verify whether you visited Costco in SAN JOSE, CA around that date
- Ask other household members who may have used your card
When to worry
If you did not shop at Costco in SAN JOSE, CA and no one with access to your card did, contact your card issuer. Unauthorized retail charges can indicate a stolen card number.
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