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Over the years, the "hidden fees" were accumulating, and card surcharges could hit 1-2.5%. Now, _most_ places don't have any fees (with some food places charging weekend surcharges and some egregious places adding unsolicited tips).
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Can you guys still write a check at the supermarket checkout? No pin credit cards are small potatoes next to personal checks in terms of weirdness. But I wish we had that trust culture everywhere.
Which guys? :) I haven't seen checks being used to pay for groceries in either the US or EU in the past few years, in any case.
In Australia, the Reserve Bank is finally [banning surcharges]( https://www.rba.gov.au/payments-and-infrastructure/review-of... ) from October 1st. We also have the EFTPOS network, but the payment rails change depending on the card payment method. Over the years, the "hidden fees" were accumulating, and card surcharges could hit 1-2.5%. Now, _most_ places don't have any fees (with some food places charging weekend su…
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You just triggered my PTSD. Worked in a gas station in college and changing over the till was a PITA -- I had to account for every cent, could be written up over 50 cents (too much or too little) and it was always this crazy dance to change over when we were busy since it messed with the counts.
Sorry! :-) I know: It is just hell! There is a gas station near my location, which closes the door from 23.45 to 24.00 for just doing this and handing over to the group.
After school I've worked at a gas station as well and we did not need to close because the shift swap was the same as over the day.
You exert your cashier(?) and the next one inserts the new. And you count in the office and take the time you need.
Half an hour incl. Some other minor takes was part of the shift. Simple as that.