Pizza company charging credit card surcharge

[nolow]

What is the name of your state? Fl

I'm sick of this pizza company in my area charging a fee to use a credit card. It is prohibited by visa and mastercard as well as being prohibited by Florida statutes. They do not even tell you they charge you. They just add it to the bill. What can I do to stop this? I know I can get my 50 cents back on each transaction by disputing it with the credit cards, but I would like to stop them all together. I really do not know how to get corporate information either. I tried google to no avail. How can I find this information out? Should I file a complaint to the FTC or state attorney general?

 

[Zigner]

Call me strange, but if something bothered me THAT much, I'd buy my pie somewhere else

 

[nolow]

Call me strange, but if something bothered me THAT much, I'd buy my pie somewhere else

I don't go there anymore. It is the principal behind it. They charge, without telling people, a surcharge that they are not supposed to impose. They do this on EVERY transaction. They know they aren't supposed to do it, but there is no one to stop them. The people that complain usually get credited the 50 cent back. Please do not post if you do not have anything useful to say.

 

[racer72]

Please do not post if you do not have anything useful to say.

As the pizza place might say, take your business elsewhere, we don't want it. You got what you paid for, moron.....

 

[nolow]

As the pizza place might say, take your business elsewhere, we don't want it. You got what you paid for, moron.....

How old are you? Grow up... It's sad when someone has to resort to preschool name calling. Here is one back at you: Loser NahNahNah Boo Boo

 

[nolow]

As the pizza place might say, take your business elsewhere, we don't want it. You got what you paid for, moron.....

Yeah... it is against the law to impose the surcharge. How did I get what I paid for? It is obvious you are not a lawyer. I can't believe you are still on these forums. Why don't you go to law school, so you can actually practice. I remember you from when I first registered. I can't believe you are still on here. Hahahaahha.... Get a life buddy...

 

[Zigner]

Please do not post if you do not have anything useful to say.

What I said was absolutely useful. I was advising you on the easiest and most straight-forward way to avoid concerning yourself with the (possibly) improper practices of a place of business.

You, sir, are a busy body.

 

[nolow]

What I said was absolutely useful. I was advising you on the easiest and most straight-forward way to avoid concerning yourself with the (possibly) improper practices of a place of business.

You, sir, are a busy body.

I know what you mean. I didn't mean for my response to be taken in a negative way. I just can't stand businesses like this. It clearly states that a surcharge can not be imposed in this situation. They know it, but they still try to screw the public. Someone out there has to put a stop to this. I figured it might as well be me. Thanks for replying in a adult fashion and not following racer72 imaturity. I can't stand racer72. He is so immature and childish. I remember reading his posts when I first registered a couple of years ago, and I seriously thought he was a 16 year old kid playing around with the computer. Now, I realize he is a adult . That guy really needs to grow up. If he is so interested in law, he should go to law school and really learn it (instead of making 10,000 posts). Okay... that is the end of my rant.

 

[Ozark_Sophist]

In my state, a complaint to the Attorney General's office would do the trick.

 

[nolow]

In my state, a complaint to the Attorney General's office would do the trick.

I filed a complaint yesterday. I hope it works out. I know 50 cents doesn't seem like a big deal, but it is an illegal practice that they know is prohibited. I just wanted to do something about it.

 

[moburkes]

And, call the creditor to explain that it is against their policy. BUT, it is my understanding that MC and VISA have changed their policy somewhat, on that particular issue.

 

[nolow]

Do you think an attorney would be interested in a class action suit? I just called the pizza chain and they said they have been doing this for four years and he doesn't care what the statutes say. The probably own 10 plus stores and charge 50 cents to every customer that uses a credit card. This would add up to a hefty sum for an attorney. I know the parties of the class action suit will get nothing after attorney fees, but the managers over there are belligerent. They pretty much just say pay with cash then. Also, this is what it is a second degree misdemeanor.

(2) A person who violates the provisions of subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

Does this mean I could have called the police to have them remove the charge? I thought it would be a civil issue.

 

[moburkes]

No, I don't.

BUT, you only posted part of the statute. That doesn't help anybody.

 

[nolow]

Sorry,

501.0117 Credit cards; transactions in which seller or lessor prohibited from imposing surcharge; penalty.--

(1) A seller or lessor in a sales or lease transaction may not impose a surcharge on the buyer or lessee for electing to use a credit card in lieu of payment by cash, check, or similar means, if the seller or lessor accepts payment by credit card. A surcharge is any additional amount imposed at the time of a sale or lease transaction by the seller or lessor that increases the charge to the buyer or lessee for the privilege of using a credit card to make payment. Charges imposed pursuant to approved state or federal tariffs are not considered to be a surcharge, and charges made under such tariffs are exempt from this section. The term "credit card" includes those cards for which unpaid balances are payable on demand. This section does not apply to the offering of a discount for the purpose of inducing payment by cash, check, or other means not involving the use of a credit card, if the discount is offered to all prospective customers.

(2) A person who violates the provisions of subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.


I already filed a complaint with the State Attorney Generals office as well as the Division of Consumer Affairs. The manager really makes me angry. I guess he thinks that because he has been doing it for so long that he can keep doing it.

 

[HomeGuru]

Solution- pay cash.