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I get smaller food places and whatnot charging an extra fee for using a credit card, but when it’s the place I just got new tires from…ouch.

Posted by Tim (aka othertim) Mar 29 '23, 07:58

3.5% = an extra $21 for paying by card. Who carries that much cash?

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Seem to remember "back in the day" that wasn't allowed, but they could give a discount for cash. I remember being surprised when gas stations started - Meg Mar 29, 08:34
That’s steep. Couple restaurants here have 3%, but I get 3% back on restaurants so it’s a wash. -- nm - znufrii Mar 29, 08:27
I actually carry my bank debit card for that reason. -- nm - Cocaine Owlbear Mar 29, 08:25
The backlash to extra fees in restaurants has started to be felt in DC. They are dropping them left and right. -- nm - MDH Mar 29, 08:20
Is it a big chain tire place? I’ve seen it a lot at very small places here. -- nm - Qale Mar 29, 08:08 2
- It was an independent place my parents recommended. 4 new tires in half an hour! - Tim Mar 29, 08:09 1
  - That’s probably it then. I go to a place like this. Several really if I have to find the size. But there’s dozens nearby. I love that. -- nm - Qale Mar 29, 08:13

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