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Re:Visa, Mastercard $30B swipe fee settlement rejected by US... by lxgr on Wednesday June 26, 2024 @09:05AM (#40799592)
The EU isn't one homogenous place in terms of local habits and practices.

In at least some countries you can totally get away with being cash only (although less so since the pandemic).

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Re:Visa, Mastercard $30B swipe fee settlement rejected by US... by manuelmoreale on Wednesday June 26, 2024 @09:57AM (#40800128)
Ok I’m not sure if it’s an EU thing or not then but I think here in Italy, if you run a business, you’re not legally allowed to go cash only.

It’s just not an option. You must accept traceable payments either via cards or direct bank transfer.

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Re:Visa, Mastercard $30B swipe fee settlement rejected by US... by Sayrus on Wednesday June 26, 2024 @10:26AM (#40800501)
To provide another data point, in France you are allowed to refuse credit cards or checks. Cash is the only payment method that you cannot refuse but there are exceptions for that as well.
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