Kroger considering passing on credit card swipe fees to customers

**GaryAngel** · 07-18-2012, 03:05 PM

The settlement of the Visa/Mastercard case appears to be going to hit consumers soon.

http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/money/consum...e1342633283949

**4 Car Garage** · 07-18-2012, 03:54 PM

Anyone have any idea if you would be charged when using a debit card?

**The Great Gazoo** · 07-18-2012, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by 4 Car Garage

Anyone have any idea if you would be charged when using a debit card?

no you're not charged with debit

**GaryAngel** · 07-18-2012, 04:01 PM

I am under the impression that would not be the case. It would be for Credit Cards only. At least at this time. It this happens (including debit cards) people will have to carry a lot more cash on them, and you are going to see crime go up. Especially at really big stores like Meijers and Walmarts.

**sseelhoff** · 07-18-2012, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by 4 Car Garage

Anyone have any idea if you would be charged when using a debit card?

Per the article:

The store has not yet said if it would also charge this higher price to debit card users as well, though it does not appear likely, as debit cards are not part of the settlement. Also, the company has not yet said if stores would charge the higher price for American Express and Discover cards, as they were not part of the settlement.

Read more: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/money/consum...#ixzz210hMOD00

**phillyfan** · 07-18-2012, 04:10 PM

****ing sucks. I only use my credit card.

**bangpow** · 07-18-2012, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by GaryAngel

I am under the impression that would not be the case. It would be for Credit Cards only. At least at this time. It this happens (including debit cards) people will have to carry a lot more cash on them, and you are going to see crime go up. Especially at really big stores like Meijers and Walmarts.

Yeah, well. I bet you they do, just like the damn gas stations!

Those gas station pukes still charge credit card prices when you pay via debit.

**SportsFromA2** · 07-18-2012, 05:08 PM

arent many/most debit cards issued by visa/mastercard? why wouldnt they want to pass on the fees for that? the merchant stills pays for those transactions iirc

**SportsFromA2** · 07-18-2012, 05:08 PM

oh and this sucks.... but cant be that unexpected... oh well

**Snotsipog** · 07-18-2012, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by bangpow

Yeah, well. I bet you they do, just like the damn gas stations!

Those gas station pukes still charge credit card prices when you pay via debit.

Why wouldn't they charge yo the credit card prices? They still are paying a processing fee on your debit card.

Personally I would like to see everyone charge more for credit/debit card usage. I always pay cash and I get tired of having to subsidize those who pay with cards.