Marathon

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Marathon is a gasoline and convenience store brand operated by Marathon Petroleum Corporation, offering fuel, snacks, and basic automotive items across its network of service stations in the United States.

Findlay, Ohio, USA
marathonbrand.com
Owned by Marathon Petroleum Corporation

About Marathon

Marathon is a major U.S. gasoline retail brand operated by Marathon Petroleum Corporation. Its branded stations typically offer gasoline and diesel fuel, a convenience store with snacks, drinks, and household essentials, and often basic automotive products like motor oil, windshield washer fluid, and car accessories. Many locations also feature air pumps, car vacuums, and restrooms for travelers.

A charge labeled like “Marathon 229773” on your card statement usually refers to a purchase at a specific Marathon gas station, where the numeric portion represents the individual store or site number. This charge could be for fuel (pay-at-pump or inside), in-store convenience items, or a combination of both. At some locations, you might also see separate smaller charges due to pre-authorizations at the pump, which are later adjusted to the actual transaction amount.

If you have questions about a specific charge, first check your recent gas and convenience purchases around the transaction date. Compare the amount with typical fuel fill-ups or in-store spending. For receipt copies or clarification, you can contact the station directly using the phone number on the receipt or visible via online maps by searching “Marathon” plus the city and state. For broader brand or customer relations issues, you can visit Marathon’s official website for contact details; your card issuer can also help dispute unfamiliar charges or provide additional transaction information, such as the station’s exact address.

Bank Statement Variations

4 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Marathon.

  1. MARATHON 212449
  2. Marathon 229773
  3. POS Debit Marathon 256404
  4. POS Payment MARATHON 247809 SOUT POS Payment MARATHON 247809 SOUTH SAN FRA CA #0261

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the number after “Marathon” (e.g., Marathon 229773) mean on my statement?

The number after “Marathon” is typically an internal store or site identifier used by the company and card networks to distinguish a specific Marathon gas station location. It is not your account number and usually corresponds to a particular station’s address.

Why is the amount I see from Marathon different from the pump’s initial authorization?

Many Marathon stations place a temporary authorization hold when you pay at the pump, which may be higher than your actual purchase (for example, $75 or $100). Once the transaction settles, the hold is replaced by the final amount for the fuel you actually pumped.

Can I get a copy of my receipt for a Marathon gas purchase?

To obtain a receipt, first check your vehicle or wallet for the printed slip. If you no longer have it, contact the specific Marathon station where you purchased fuel—provide the date, time, and approximate amount so the station can look up the transaction in their register system.

How do I dispute a Marathon charge I don’t recognize?

Start by verifying that you or another authorized user on your card did not buy fuel or in-store items at a Marathon station around the transaction date. If it still looks unfamiliar, contact your card issuer to open a dispute. They can provide additional details such as the station’s exact address and help investigate or reverse fraudulent charges if necessary.

Does Marathon offer any loyalty or rewards programs that might affect how charges appear?

Some Marathon locations participate in loyalty or rewards programs that may apply discounts at the pump or on in-store items. These discounts generally reduce your final charge but do not change the merchant name; charges still appear as Marathon plus a location or store number on your statement.

Can a Marathon charge appear days after I pumped gas?

Yes. While authorizations occur immediately, the final settlement of a fuel transaction can take a day or more to post to your account, depending on the station’s processing schedule and your bank. This can make the charge appear slightly delayed compared with the day you actually filled up.

Who should I contact if I was double-charged at a Marathon station?

If you believe you were charged twice, contact the Marathon station where you made the purchase and ask them to review their transaction log. If the station cannot resolve it, provide both charges and any receipts to your card issuer so they can investigate and, if appropriate, reverse the duplicate transaction.

Why do small test charges from Marathon sometimes disappear?

Some card issuers or stations may place a small verification or test charge (such as $1) when your card is first read at the pump. This is a temporary authorization and is removed automatically, usually within a few days, once the actual fuel transaction amount is processed.

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