Originally Posted by
tmiw
Speaking of host stations...
In Europe and Canada, where they have been using the EMV standard for nearly a decade, restaurants are required to complete card transactions without taking cards away from the table.
I didn't know that was a Visa/MC mandate (or possibly by law?). I kinda figured it was because it would be a logistical nightmare to switch to pay at front or make people go to a host station.
I'd like to see a cite for this "requirement." Restaurants throughout Greece have not problems taking credit cards away from a table, if needed. Wireless card readers are not as prevalent as say France, especially outside of major cities.