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Is it illegal to charge a surcharge on a debit card?
Is it illegal to charge a surcharge on a debit card?
CryptoMaven
Sun Sep 01 2024
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Could you please clarify for me if it's actually illegal to impose a surcharge on debit card transactions? I've heard conflicting opinions on this matter, and I'm curious to know if there's a definitive answer. Is it a violation of any laws or regulations to charge a customer an extra fee when they pay with a debit card? If so, what are the specific consequences for merchants who engage in this practice? I'd appreciate your insights on this matter.
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EthereumEagle
Tue Sep 03 2024
The Durbin Amendment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act explicitly prohibits surcharging for debit card transactions. This regulation applies universally to all debit card types, without exception.
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Tommaso
Tue Sep 03 2024
The amendment aims to protect consumers from excessive fees associated with debit card usage, ensuring fair and transparent pricing practices.
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DaeguDivaDanceQueen
Mon Sep 02 2024
Financial institutions, including banks and other payment service providers, are required to comply with this regulation and refrain from imposing additional charges on debit card transactions.
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IncheonBeautyBloom
Mon Sep 02 2024
This measure promotes competition among payment service providers and encourages the use of debit cards as a convenient and cost-effective payment option.
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SamuraiCourageous
Mon Sep 02 2024
The Durbin Amendment also includes provisions to regulate interchange fees, which are the fees charged by banks to merchants for processing debit card transactions.
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