Cash or Charge in Restaurants

Twins Mom · ‎04-03-2016

Its becoming quite common in restaurants for them to add an additional fee if customer uses a charge card. Sometimes I don't even notice the policy. I am actually finding myself needing to go to the bank. Are you also seeing?

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

I haven't really paid attention since DH usually handles the bill. Two recent observations, though, have been at the kennel and at my audiologist's office. I like using my card for everything since I get rebates, but at those two places I'll be going back to paper checks.

Wsmom · ‎03-09-2010

@Twins Mom , in general I am finding that is more the rule than the exception that there is an extra % charged.

One restaurant I go to actually gives you a discount if you use cash.

Twins Mom · ‎04-03-2016

@JeanLouiseFinch

I have noticed additional fees at other places too, or a discount if paying cash.

The nail salon had a sign showing additional fee of ~$4 for supplies. On the lookout for small print and added signage.

deeva · ‎03-09-2010

I haven't noticed that at restaurants.
What I have seen is a minimum purchase requirement. I'll use cash before I write a check. With all of the check washing, I don't feel comfortable writing checks.

Etoile308 · ‎01-04-2014

I also have a restaurant that will give you a 5% discount for using cash.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

I've always paid cash at restaurants as I am a cash & carry gal.

I do not like to use cc or debit cards at restaurants because the "card" disappear from your hands when you hand it over to the waiter or waitress......who then goes to the cash register section.....you're sitting at your table waiting for like maybe 10-15 minutes (depending if crowded/very busy)....long enough for fraud to happen before your card is returned to you.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

There is a restaurant that we like to go to that will give you a small discount for paying by cash. However I haven't seen any that adds to the price if one uses a credit card.

PinkyPetunia · ‎03-09-2010

I don't eat out much but I have seen this in my hair salon. Their prices are for cash payment. There is an upcharge for credit cards. They don't want personal checks either.