My waiter accidently charged my credit card $2.10 (instead of $21.00). Can he adjust the total after I left?

Question

I didn't notice this until I got home. I was not trying to cheat/steal, but don't care to go back :-)

Answer 1

it doesnt really matter its their mistake not yours u got a full meal for only 2.10 i saw that happen b4 at dennys but instaed the person for got 2 charge them so the waiter had 2 end up paying he quit after he got into with his boss about it

Answer 2

go back and say hey  some blank accidently charged 2.10 instead of 21.00

Answer 3

just call and let them know of the mistake.  they cannot re run the transaction without your permission because you signed for 2.10 BUT maybe they could do a charge over the phone for the remainder?

good luck

Answer 4

Yes, do call. Whatever you got that u didn't pay for, even if it was no your mistake, may come out of his tips. Somerestaurants will right it off as a loss, some will make him pay. He's human too, capable of making mistakes, but he can't fix it without your permission. You would be doing the working class little people of the world a big favor.

Answer 5

No.  You signed the receipt agreement for the amount you were charged, but....

You really should go back and pay it because in many places that waiter will have to pay YOUR $18.90 bill you did not pay because of an honest error with a cash register.  These people often have to work for minimum wage, so skipping out on this debt may cost him/her as much as three hours and 15 minutes of work to pay for it.  You surely can afford to do that, can't you?

Answer 6

Honestly, you should go back, I know it sucks but it is the right thing to do! Plus, for the mess up the waiter is probably having to pay for the remaining balance out of his own pocket!!

Answer 7

That sucks for the waiter.  Call them and let them know.  Then again, if it's a busy restaurant, perhaps the bill would be overlooked?

Also, depending on the restaurant, the waiter might make more money in tips than his/her actual wage.  I know a lot of wait staff don't fully report their tips earnings (if at all), so that might counter-balance that.  I guess that wouldn't necessarily apply to this particular waiter, so it's up to you if you want to pay the bill.