That's because up until recently credit card companies required merchants to charge the same prices. They had the power to do this because they are basically a

That's because up until recently credit card companies required merchants to charge the same prices. They had the power to do this because they are basically a cartel. But yes, you're right. You would be paying twice, just like you're still paying once even if you pay with cash. This is a real problem, but it's not an inherent flaw in cryptocurrencies, IMO. Just a practical consequence of our existing financial system. That doesn't make it any less real, but it's "not Bitcoin's fault" so to speak.