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This is actually sensible, since it shifts the responsibility for verifying the customer's identity onto the merchant, and lets merchants figure out exactly how
by hugh3 16y ago
This is actually sensible, since it shifts the responsibility for verifying the customer's identity onto the merchant, and lets merchants figure out exactly how much trouble they want to go to in order to do this. Some places will demand a photo ID to go along with your credit card transaction. On the other hand, some places like Starbucks don't even make you sign the receipt -- they figure the small number of coffees which get charged to stolen credit cards are well worth the ability to keep the line moving.
- ptomato 16y agoPer the merchant agreements, they cannot deny you the sale if you don't want to show your ID. Also, the credit card companies no longer require signatures for purchases under $20 (possibly $25?) which is why Starbucks doesn't require you to sign any more.
- jasonlotito 16y agoThis is sensible, until you realize it sucks for internet sites. Listen, the banks don't care. You can have the card holder call up, and tell the bank to cancel the chargeback, and they won't do it. I know, I've heard the conference call with my support staff try and do it. The customer was really apologetic, too.