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Re:Physical cash is dying–and you don't need to be a conspir... by multjoy on Saturday February 03, 2024 @02:16PM (#39243717)
Square will do you 1.75%, no contract, no fees and now you don't even need a physical reader as you can do contactless payment on your phone. You can get it lower with other providers if you negotiate right.

Nobody is paying 4% for any cardholder-present transactions.

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Re:Physical cash is dying–and you don't need to be a conspir... by gruez on Saturday February 03, 2024 @02:22PM (#39243790)
>Square will do you 1.75%, no contract, no fees

Where? A quick search on their website shows 2.6%: https://squareup.com/us/en/pricing#rates

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Re:Physical cash is dying–and you don't need to be a conspir... by multjoy on Saturday February 03, 2024 @03:14PM (#39244284)
Everywhere, apparently, other than the US. You should fix your banking system.
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Re:Physical cash is dying–and you don't need to be a conspir... by emeril on Saturday February 03, 2024 @03:35PM (#39244472)
someone has to pay for our big rewards program!!! :)

often as high as 2-2.5%

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