Re: Md EZ-Pass fees

On Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 10:19 PM, Bob Meyer<st1100@...> wrote:
> Actually, it's your credit card they want, but auto-replenishment is far more convenient anyway.

I'm fine with auto replenishment, but I don't like giving anyone my
checking account.  With two transponders, it's the choice of $50
deposit or give them my checking account.  I don't like that at all.

From https://www.ezpassva.com/StaticPages/FAQ.aspx#8

8. How much do I have to pay to open an E-ZPass account?

When you open an E-ZPass account, you are required to pre-pay a
minimum of $35 in tolls for each E-ZPass transponder on your account.
This is your available balance. As tolls are deducted, your available
balance decreases. When this balance reaches a low balance, you are
required to make a payment of your average monthly toll usage. The
minimum payment is $35 per transponder.

In addition you are required to pay a $25 security deposit for each
transponder on loan to you. This deposit is fully refundable when you
return your transponder in its original condition and your E-ZPass
account is in good standing. The security deposit is waived when you
open an account and select automatic replenishment by direct debit
electronic funds transfer via ACH from your checking/savings account
and provide a credit card as a secondary payment method.

> And you get online quarterly statements for free. Mailed statements, or more frequent statements cost extra, however.

You get free summary statements.  So they can basically bill me random
amounts without telling me how they arrived at those numbers.  And if
I want them to tell me how they arrived at the numbers in the bill,
they charge me money to find out.  I am not too fond of that, either.

I don't have a VA account - does the website at least give a breakdown
of tolls even if you're on the quarterly plan?

From https://www.ezpassva.com/StaticPages/FAQ.aspx#26

26. Can I get a statement to track my expenses?

E-ZPass statement options are available to help you track your
expenses. Quarterly summary statements are available online free of
charge. Detailed monthly statements are also available, starting at $1
per month. The detailed statements provide a list of the account
activity for the month, including toll transactions and replenishments
to your account, while the quarterly statements provide the summarized
totals that occurred over a three-month period. To see examples of
each statement, click the links below:
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