Illegal Atm Fee Charges

Summary

Businesses in California can charge fees for credit card payments but not for cash transactions. This practice may violate California Civil Code Section 1748.1. Reporting this to the California Attorney Generals office is advisable. For potential lawsuits, consider the damages, prior warnings to the business, and the impact on other consumers. Consulting a local attorney for personalized advice is recommended. The California State Bar Associations Lawyer Referral Service can help connect you with a local attorney.

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There's a fast food business that's charging each customer * cents to use the ATM card whether they pay cash or not why is this and how is this possible
Hello ****. It's common for businesses to impose small surcharges for card payments, but charging for cash payments is unusual. Could you please tell me where this is happening so I can provide more accurate information?
No but it is a little fast food establishment in Redlands California
In California, businesses can charge a fee for credit card payments, but not for cash. This practice might violate the California Civil Code Section *.*. You can report this to the California Attorney General's office.
Would it be a feasible lawsuit
While I can't provide legal advice, you may want to consider these factors:
- The amount of damages you've personally suffered
- Whether the business has been warned or penalized before
- The potential impact on other consumers
Consulting with a local attorney could provide further clarity.
Thank you and coul you possibly have a referral?
I'm sorry, but as FreeLawChat, I don't provide direct referrals. However, you can contact the California State Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service. They can help connect you with a local attorney.
Thank you so much youve helped me greatly
You're welcome, ****. I'm glad I could assist you. If you have any other legal questions in the future, don't hesitate to get in touch. Best of luck with your situation.
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No worries....
You're welcome, ****. I'm glad I could be of assistance. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have more legal queries in the future. Have a great day!