You are looking at it the wrong way. They don't charge more to use the card. That would be a payment card rule violation. They give a discount for paying in cash.
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Originally posted by sailor View PostWhen I had my beer store.
I used to charge $1.00 to use a credit card.
Because, the commercial credit card company I used, guaranteed that the
credit card was not stolen, or compromised..
Well, I got a really nasty letter from the Texas state Comptroller's office
to knock it off, or they would file charges against me..
They explained, that only city offices, and municipalities were allowed to
charge for a credit card use. So beats me..
Yes it’s illegal to charge a card fee but they can give discounts for cash. Dumb
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Actually it’s now legal for a business to charge a convenience fee for using a card. There are some specific rules around it, but it did used to violate the payment card rules.
I find it funny though because since COVID there are now so many merchants that discourage using cash or will only take a card payment.
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Originally posted by Jaybo31 View PostWhy do gas stations charge 5 to 10 cents more for using a card instead of cash? In years past it was a few stations here and there that did it, now it seems they are all doing it. And it's only regular unleaded. Not plus, premium or diesel. The crap is irritating
They do it for all fuel types.
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Originally posted by gingib View PostCrazy that an adult had to ask this!Originally posted by 7sdad View Post... Nevermind
I know what credit card fees are and why retailers recoup their fee.
But, they also do the same thing for debit transaction which I don't think has the same fees added to it.
Kind of like if you go in the liquor store they will give you a small percentage off for using cash or debit.
The question was why is it only on regular unleaded.
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Originally posted by sailor View PostWhen I had my beer store.
I used to charge $1.00 to use a credit card.
Because, the commercial credit card company I used, guaranteed that the
credit card was not stolen, or compromised..
Well, I got a really nasty letter from the Texas state Comptroller's office
to knock it off, or they would file charges against me..
They explained, that only city offices, and municipalities were allowed to
charge for a credit card use. So beats me..
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Originally posted by sailor View PostWhen I had my beer store.
I used to charge $1.00 to use a credit card.
Because, the commercial credit card company I used, guaranteed that the
credit card was not stolen, or compromised..
Well, I got a really nasty letter from the Texas state Comptroller's office
to knock it off, or they would file charges against me..
They explained, that only city offices, and municipalities were allowed to
charge for a credit card use. So beats me..
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