2007-12-20 14:17:05 · 4 answers · asked by nanabooboo 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, it is typically a policy of a merchant. Because of the cost of the transaction, they do not want you to use debit to pay for a small transation.
2007-12-20 14:20:12 · answer #1 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most credit card/merchant agreements state that the merchant cannot require a certain amount. Merchants have to pay per purchase, which eats into the profit of, say, a 50 cent candy bar.
In short, they are supposed to not require a fee, but some try to anyway. If you tell them they can't require a fee, they often will back down and let you use it anyway.
2007-12-23 02:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by reallypablo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a consumer, you have the right to take your business elsewhere if you don't like the store's policies.... or you can whine impotently... your call!
2007-12-20 22:26:08 · answer #3 · answered by halfthebottle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a merchant can do what ever he or she wants to do, including not even taking the card,.....
2007-12-20 22:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋