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Old May 31, 2017 | 2:18 am
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Originally Posted by tmiw
That law (and others like it) are very likely unconstitutional as written, if SCOTUS' recent decision is any indication.

Also, if a business is good enough not taking cards (or charging extra) isn't going to be something that disqualifies it for most people. As long as it's spelled out and not told right when you finish ordering, of course. Plus, most people use debit cards for most purchases (FT is kind of an exception to that trend); major retailers are perfectly able to only surcharge for those and not debit cards, getting people gradually used to the idea.
I think the card networks would have a large issue with that.

Retailers like Walmart can't even get the networks to adopt chip and PIN for debit cards.

I don't see retailers like ones that sell major electronics, tickets, hotels, rental car agencies, etc., not taking credit cards anymore.

I don't see a push away from a cashless society. But then again this entire country is backwards for the worse anyways.
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