What is the ADVANCE AUTO PARTS charge?

What is this charge?

A transaction listed as ADVANCE AUTO PARTS on your statement indicates a direct purchase from the Advance Auto Parts retail chain. This descriptor is generated when you buy automotive replacement parts, batteries, fluids, or accessories either at one of their physical brick-and-mortar locations or through their official e-commerce website.

When you complete an online checkout, the payment processor places an immediate authorization hold on your funds for the full order amount. However, the final settled charge does not actually post to your account until the merchant physically ships the items or prepares them for in-store pickup. If your order includes components sourced from different regional distribution centers, the billing system will separate the transaction.

This logistical split means you will see multiple smaller ADVANCE AUTO PARTS charges on your bank statement rather than a single lump sum. These fractional deductions will always total the original receipt amount. If you return a core part, such as an old car battery or alternator, the corresponding core charge refund will appear under this same merchant descriptor within three to five business days.

Authorization Holds and Multiple Shipments

When you place an online order, your bank places an authorization hold for the total amount. The final charge typically only occurs when the items are picked up at a store or shipped.

If your order contains items being sent from different locations, you might see multiple authorizations or charges as each part is processed separately.

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Verified sources

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• CFPB: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://www.consumerfinance.gov
• FTC: Fair Credit Billing Act https://consumer.ftc.gov