I often go to fast food restaurants like McDonald's and Tim Horton's (a very popular Canadian coffee and pastry chain). Both now take credit card, and it seems to be quicker than paying with cash, since no signature is required. I used to feel guilty when paying with credit card for small amounts, because it took longer. However, I do prefer paying with credit card for everything, since I receive points. Should I?
2007-08-20 10:38:28 · 10 answers · asked by magnus 1 in Dining Out ➔ Fast Food
In spite of what you may see in Visa ads, every business would rather have cash than a card! The credit card companies charge 3-5% service fees to the merchant, and there is also the risk of fradulant transactions being charged back.
For example, if I (and I would not do this but many would) found a card you dropped, I can go to a gas station of fast food place and make purchases! When you realize that you lost your card, you notify the bank or credit card company! Whey the charges I made show up, you dispute then, and especially with cases where no signature is required, the bank charges the merchant back.
2007-08-21 07:19:52 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most businesses I would think would prefer cash... Every business that take a credit card, pays for that ability, and is based upon the money they take in on a given card. Less transactions made by credit card means less money they have to kick back to the credit card company. There are pro's and con's to taking them or not taking them, but in the end it does cost them more to take your card..
2007-08-21 10:44:33 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin G 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if it was a fast food card i would chose taco bell, or burger king because taco bell has cheap good food you can get. burger king has good burgers and fries also as well. they let you take out the things u don't want in your burger and it wont cost you. If i were to go-to a restaurant i would chose outback steakhouse or the 99 restaurant. outback steak house has very good food their and also some very good steak that everyone will love. i was one time at outback and it was packed! so much people wanted to go their. no one left their cause their people were very nice and gave out free drinks to people. lastly i would choose the 99's because they have some good food their for everyone, i like their steak burgers with fries. their well done and when you add a1 or ketchup its so good! well i aint no expert lol but i perfer these
2016-03-17 03:31:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they prefer cash....they are charged a service fee from their credit terminal everytime they swipe a card.
2007-08-20 14:18:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
well actually where i work at if its under $25 then it doesn't require a signature...but it does still take longer because the credit card machine has to process.
2007-08-20 15:50:24 · answer #5 · answered by Love not hate 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would think so. I mean it seems more sanitary and maybe then less cash would be on hand if they got robbed. Far fetched i know but think if everyone used cards how would people steal cash???
2007-08-20 10:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by mexigirl 1983 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Probaly so, credit cards are easier to deal with
2007-08-20 10:58:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think paying with cash is faster. I guess they don't care either way as long as it's paid for.=)
2007-08-20 11:47:36 · answer #8 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i really dont think they care which you use
2007-08-22 05:36:02 · answer #9 · answered by donielle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they accept it, use it
2007-08-20 11:51:03 · answer #10 · answered by Felix 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋