Originally Posted by
tmiw
I'm not sure the available alternatives are all that much better for the merchant. From what I can tell, they are the following:
- Checks:
- High risk (having to wait for payment to clear, etc.)
- Increased checkout time.
Wegmans runs checks electronically and the account is debited immediately. I'm sure other merchants could to the same. The problem is, that's a waste of paper and the line moves slower, especially for those who have to ask for a pen.
Contactless credit and debit is the way to go.