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minus-squarefuzzzerd@programming.devlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·1 month agoAround me, I’ve seen a huge up swing in companies either offering cash discount or credit card surcharge, typically 3-5%. While frustrating, I actually appreciate this effort to preserve a non digital option. If only for privacy and tracking benefits.
minus-squareJcbAzPx@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·1 month agoThat’s about what it costs them to run the transaction. Realistically, everyone is charging you that; most places just hide it in higher prices.
minus-squarefuzzzerd@programming.devlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·1 month agoNo argument, the cash discount framing is more honest.
minus-squareaceshigh@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·1 month agoI haven’t noticed this in my area.
Around me, I’ve seen a huge up swing in companies either offering cash discount or credit card surcharge, typically 3-5%.
While frustrating, I actually appreciate this effort to preserve a non digital option. If only for privacy and tracking benefits.
That’s about what it costs them to run the transaction. Realistically, everyone is charging you that; most places just hide it in higher prices.
No argument, the cash discount framing is more honest.
I haven’t noticed this in my area.