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Business adds 3% to bill for using credit card
Posted on 9/8/12 at 12:58 pm
Posted on 9/8/12 at 12:58 pm
In Texas, it's against the law. You can offer a cash discount, but can't add to a transaction for using a credit card charge for a retail transaction. The state and any government/educational entity can, though.
My marina sent me a new contract. They have a line saying if I want to pay by credit card there is a 3% "convenience fee". Do I fight it? Do I register a formal complaint with the state attorney general's office?
My marina sent me a new contract. They have a line saying if I want to pay by credit card there is a 3% "convenience fee". Do I fight it? Do I register a formal complaint with the state attorney general's office?
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Posted on 9/8/12 at 1:03 pm to HubbaBubba
is it worth ruining your relationship with the marina?
Posted on 9/8/12 at 1:13 pm to HubbaBubba
Don't know about the law, but it's definitely a violation of the merchant's agreement with the credit card company. I'd complain to Visa or American Express and let them handle it. The fewer dealings I have with the legal machinery of government the better I like it.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 1:13 pm to HubbaBubba
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In Texas, it's against the law
The passport office charges $5 for using a credit card in Houston.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 1:15 pm to HubbaBubba
If they kick your boat out from the marina do you have other options?
Posted on 9/8/12 at 1:26 pm to HubbaBubba
which marina in texas is it?
Posted on 9/8/12 at 1:31 pm to HubbaBubba
quote:I honestly don't think you are going to get anywhere with this. You are right that they shouldn't be doing this, both policy-wise and legally, but I see it so widespread now that I think it's just accepted. People drive over the speed limit, people sneak liquor into football games, etc. Some laws have just become acceptable to fudge, and I think this is one of them. Not saying it's how it should be, I just think that's how it is.
Do I fight it? Do I register a formal complaint with the state attorney general's office?
Posted on 9/8/12 at 3:30 pm to HubbaBubba
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This post was edited on 1/12/13 at 9:22 pm
Posted on 9/9/12 at 10:13 am to HubbaBubba
I don`t really have an answer,but I do have a question. Credit card charges are are just like any other cost involved in running a business. No different than the water,or electric bill. The company should figure the cost of running the marina and charge accordingly. Just the way I see it.
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