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Here in San Francisco Bay Area, you can use your debit card and the charge is identical to an ATM. If your purchase is $31.50, you're charged $40 (like an ATM)
by andirk 8y ago
Here in San Francisco Bay Area, you can use your debit card and the charge is identical to an ATM. If your purchase is $31.50, you're charged $40 (like an ATM) and given the difference back as cash.
- paulie_a 8y agoDo they really charge a 9.50 transaction fee?
- Spivak 8y agoNo, it's a method to preserve purchaser privacy. * You purchase some goods. * Store triggers an 'ATM' withdrawal of a multiple of $20 that is greater than the cost of your purchase. * You actually buy your goods with cash behind the scenes. * The teller hands you your change from the cash transaction. Same as having an ATM next to the checkout counter but the customer doesn't have to do the awkward step.
- andirk 8y agoNo. They give the $9.50 back to you. But on paper, you took $40 out of an ATM. On their end it's like you handed them $40 and they owe you change.