eftpos
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4 Ways To Avoid Everyday Hidden Fees and Surcharges
Additional fees or surcharges can really throw you off balance, especially if you’re on a stringent budget. The problem is, laziness or a lack of vigilance usually means we’re willing to accept those extra costs because the alternative is having to do extra legwork just to save a few bucks. However, these additional fees add…
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Hands On: Square Contactless Reader
Letting anyone accept Apple Pay, Android Pay and credit cards on-the-spot, Square’s tiny contactless reader puts a pop-up store in your pocket. So how does it stack up against other POS solutions? We tested the pint-sized device to find out.
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Ask LH: Can Credit Card Surcharges Be Applied Retroactively?
Dear Lifehacker, I recently made a payment for goods of $8000 on my credit card. I asked the merchant if it was okay to pay by CC and the answer was yes — but there was no mention of a surcharge. Six months later, they sent me another invoice for $200 (2.5% processing fee.) Am…
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Ask LH: Can My Local Pizza Shop Charge Me For Using EFTPOS?
Hi Lifehacker, The local pizza shop charged me an extra dollar for using EFTPOS even though it was a savings account. I understand a 1 per cent surcharge for credit card but this seems excessive. Is this legal?
