Pure

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Pure is a gasoline brand used by independently owned service stations, offering motor fuel and convenience-store items, including in Tallahassee, Florida.

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About Pure

Pure is a regional gasoline brand with a long history in American petroleum and automotive culture. Today, the Pure brand is managed by Pure Oil Jobbers Cooperative, Inc., which supplies branded fuel and imaging to independently owned gas stations across the Southeast, including Florida. These stations typically offer unleaded and sometimes ethanol‑free gasoline, diesel, and a small convenience store with snacks, drinks, and basic automotive supplies.

A charge with a descriptor like “UNIVERSITY PURE 650000013TALLAHSSEE 069” most likely comes from a Pure‑branded gas station located near a university area in Tallahassee, Florida—such as around Florida State University or Florida A&M University—where Pure stations are known to operate. The amount would usually correspond to a fuel purchase at the pump or items bought inside the convenience store. Depending on how your bank processes it, you might see a pre‑authorization hold (often a round number like $50–$150) that later adjusts to the actual purchase total.

If you have questions about this charge, first compare the date and time to when you last bought fuel in Tallahassee, and check any paper receipts, email receipts from a fuel app, or mobile wallet history (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.). The descriptor text on the receipt should closely match the “Pure” name or the station’s street address. To resolve disputes, you can contact the station directly using a web search for nearby Pure gas stations in Tallahassee, or reach out to your bank or card issuer to ask for more details, request a copy of the transaction record, or file a dispute if you suspect fraud.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

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

  1. UNIVERSITY PURE 650000013TALLAHSSEE 069

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my statement show a charge from “UNIVERSITY PURE” in Tallahassee?

This descriptor typically refers to a Pure-branded gas station located near a university area in Tallahassee, Florida. The charge is usually for fuel purchased at the pump or items bought inside the station’s convenience store.

Why was I charged a higher temporary amount at a Pure gas station than the fuel I actually bought?

Many gas stations, including Pure locations, place a pre-authorization hold when you pay at the pump—often a flat amount like $50–$150—to verify your card. After the station submits the final sale, this hold is replaced by the actual purchase amount, which can take a few business days depending on your bank.

How can I confirm that a Pure gas station charge in Tallahassee is legitimate?

Match the transaction date, time, and amount with your recent fuel stops, then check any receipts or your mobile wallet activity. You can also use online maps to look up Pure stations in Tallahassee and call the station that matches your purchase date and approximate time to confirm the transaction.

Can I get a refund from a Pure gas station if I was double charged or overcharged?

Refunds for in-store or fuel overcharges are handled by the individual station owner. Bring or email a copy of your bank statement and any receipt to the specific Pure station where you fueled; most operators can look up the transaction on their point-of-sale system and issue a refund if an error occurred. If the station cannot help, contact your bank to initiate a dispute.

Are recurring or subscription charges ever associated with Pure gas stations?

Pure-branded gas stations generally post one-time charges tied to individual fuel or store purchases. If you see repeated, scheduled charges with a Pure descriptor that don’t line up with your fueling habits, contact your card issuer and the station to investigate possible card-on-file use or fraud.

Why does the merchant descriptor say “UNIVERSITY PURE” instead of just “Pure” or the station’s address?

Acquirers often add location cues or store identifiers into the descriptor. In this case, “UNIVERSITY” likely refers to the station’s location near a university district in Tallahassee, while “PURE” identifies the gasoline brand used at that site.

How can I contact Pure about a brand or fuel-quality concern related to this charge?

For site-specific issues like incorrect billing or pump problems, contact the station directly. For broader brand or fuel-quality concerns, you can use the contact information on besurewithpure.com to reach Pure Oil Jobbers Cooperative, Inc., which oversees the Pure brand; they may ask for details such as the station’s address, date and time of purchase, and your receipt.

What if I don’t recognize any transaction near Tallahassee but see a ‘UNIVERSITY PURE’ charge?

If you haven’t traveled to Tallahassee or purchased fuel at a Pure station around the transaction date, treat the charge as potentially fraudulent. Lock your card if possible, contact your bank or card issuer immediately to report the unrecognized charge, and request that they investigate and issue a new card if needed.

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