Originally Posted by
Majuki
It definitely exists, but it's not forced as long as you know to decline it. In Canada, the customer should have control of the payment terminal the entire transaction, so the customer should be able to select appropriately for any DCC prompts.
I've seen DCC in taxis and in a couple of restaurants. It's not the norm. Recent data points have all been in British Columbia.
I've had similar experiences as you. I agree with you and I can't emphasize it enough, do not let the cashier control the terminal.