Minimum $5 purchase at convenience store?

Question

if you are using a credit card, how is this legal? Don't bore me with why they do it, yes I know. How is it legal? Anyone else annoyed by this?

Answer 1

the places where u use your card get charged a flat rate for every time a card is used and then on top of the charge they get charged a percentage of the transaction to. Many small  businesses are starting to stop taking cards because of the increase in fees from the cc companies.

Answer 2

I would imagine that as long as they post it somewhere in the store then it's perfectly legal.

Yes, it's highly annoying. I actually just went to a dollar movie last night - same rules applied. (I know, I know..Going to a dollar movie you should carry cash..But it was a last minute thing) $2 for a movie - $5 minimum purchase... Yeah...

Answer 3

if it says it on the door or in side then the rules are rules and it is leagle but if it is not posted then you might have a chance to fight it but is it worth it you will spend more in lawyer fees

Answer 4

...use "cash" in the convenience store, then you'll eliminate the problem.....