Originally Posted by kaiserjoeicem
Companies have to pay to accept credit cards. Why shouldn't they encourage people to pay by cash?
Gas stations have done it for years. It slacked off for a while, but I've noticed more "cash discounts" popping up around here of late.
For many services, I'd pay by cash to get a discount without a complaint -- heck, I'd welcome it.
Companies accept credit cards cause they bring in more business. And unlike with people who pay with a personal check, there is no risk or downside for the merchant with credit cards, as the funds are guaranteed.