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I've been to a bar recently where they didn't have to hold my card to keep a tab open. So much more convenient!

We are all deeply moved by the future of bar tabs not holding credit cards :)

In all seriousness, most bars hold a CC and ID for a tab.

I don't think I've ever been in a bar that held my ID, just my CC.

Yeah they always go both ways here - I guess too many people run off without signing in some bars.

No, that's the point... they held a tab by swiping my card up front, and then didn't need it to close out. They still could have charged it if I ran off.

It's probably like a gas station authorizes your card for a certain amount before pumping, but then actually charges the specific amount you pumped at the end.

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