XPost: rec.arts.sf.written, rec.arts.books   
   From: robban@clubtelco.com   
      
   On 11/08/13 11:18 AM, The Horny Goat wrote:   
   > On Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:40:05 +1200, YourName@YourISP.com (Your Name)   
   > wrote:   
   >   
   >> A Debit Card takes money directly from your bank account (depending on   
   >> your account you may have an overdraft ability), so there is no bill to   
   >> pay. It's similar to an ATM card or an EFTPOS card. Both Visa and   
   >> Mastercard also have a Debit Card system, which is really just a prey-pay   
   >> card.   
   >   
   > These are barely into the Canadian market which is a darned good thing   
   > since our debit transactions cost 12-15 cents each while the VISA/MC   
   > debit system charges their full VISA/MC fee which as I've said is much   
   > higher particularly on large bills.   
   >   
   > The people who REALLY annoy me are the ones who want to use their   
   > cards on transactions under $2 - 3 since by the time the bank fees   
   > kick in don't make it worth my while even to run my register!   
   >   
      
   Most of our shops have signs up stating no card transactions under $10.   
   Some even have a $20 limit.   
      
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