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  1. Published on: 19/07/2017 04:15 AMReported by: roving-eye
    Rip-off card charges will be consigned to history, after Ministers act to end these unfair fees for millions of people across the country.

    The government is unveiling new rules that will mean card-charging in Britain - where people can be charged 20% extra for purchases like a flight just for paying with a credit card - will come to an end in January.

    ‘Surcharging’ is common practice across the country - with businesses ranging from takeaway apps to global airlines charging people to make card payments or for other services such as Paypal. While many industries have acted to absorb the cost and not pass these on to consumers, these rules will bring an end to the practice entirely.

    The rules will also tackle surcharging by local councils and government agencies.

    In 2010, the total value of surcharges for debit and credit cards was an estimated £473 million.

    The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Stephen Barclay, said:

    Rip-off charges have no place in a modern Britain and that’s why card charging in Britain is about to come to an end.

    This is about fairness and transparency, and so from next year there will be no more nasty surprises for people at the check-out just for using a card.



    These small charges can really add up and this change will mean shoppers across the country have that bit of extra cash to spend on the things that matter to them.

    The government has previously capped the costs that businesses face for processing card payments, and will engage with retailers to asses if there is any more that can be done to help.

    This action forms part of our wider help for families with the cost of living by helping to raise their incomes and keep more of what they earn.

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  3. birdbath says:19/07/2017 02:55 PM
    I wouldn't credit the govt or ministers for this initiative as it has come from the pesky(!) EU.

  4. ausard2 says:19/07/2017 04:45 PM
    How the hell is it a rip off, you knew what was
    involved when you signed up to it . Another
    state sponger I presume?
    So sad.

  5. birdbath says:19/07/2017 06:46 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ausard2 View Post
    How the hell is it a rip off, you knew what was
    involved when you signed up to it . Another
    state sponger I presume?
    So sad.
    Try reading the article.

    One popular example DVLA charge £2.50 whilst cost for processing payment via CC is 16p.


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