United Club, another change that I think you'll like (d/credit for prem. bar drinks)
Jul 31, 2012, 6:43 am
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Jul 31, 2012, 8:22 am
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I take a lot of taxis in NYC and when I psy by card, the tip is ALWAYS higher. I dont see what the big deal is. Anyone that is going to give the bartender a buck regardless of if the drink is free or on a card it still going to give the bartender a buck. This whole thread reads like a non issue. The only difference is the bar tenders may have to bring a few singles to work with them to make change themselves. Ive seen other places that do that. Most drinks served in the U clubs are free anyway so why would anyone sop tipping? For the few drinks that are not free, so big deasl, you put the tip on your card instead of paying for it in cash
This is one of those threads that prove people on FT will debate anything. Surprised no one has started a thread on th color of the tile yet in the Bathrooms at IAH
This is one of those threads that prove people on FT will debate anything. Surprised no one has started a thread on th color of the tile yet in the Bathrooms at IAH
Jul 31, 2012, 8:34 am
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Dumb question: To run a debit/credit card the merchant has to pay a merchant processing fee, usually between 2 and 4%. By eliminating all cash for these purchases, won't United be losing money (in however small increments) as now all purchases, not just some, are subject to this fee?
If you are doing card in hand transactions (swiped), your paying 2.25-3%.
Your easily spending 8-10% with handling (counting, getting change, bank/night deposits, etc.) cash. And the 8-10% doesn't include the variables (theft, robbery, honest mistakes... selling a drink for 4 miles
). Generally when comparing charge cards to cash:
- Average ticket is higher with chargecards
- Tips are higher with charge cards
- Accounting errors are less with chargecards
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Jul 31, 2012, 8:34 am
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Sure does. Good idea about the tile!
Jul 31, 2012, 11:41 am
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