@ghost-of-a-duke saidhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59306200
Was on BBC news, so a real thing.
(Will only kick in from January, unless the dispute is resolved.)
Here’s the story. Change to MasterCard.
@moonbus saidOkay, apparently this is in the UK.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59306200
Here’s the story. Change to MasterCard.
I haven't heard anything about this in the US.
It's probably coming, unless Visa can negotiate a workaround.
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Don’t click on any links ostensibly to confirm your account details.
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@very-rusty saidThey are trying to reduce transaction fees. Most companies would, so long as it doesn’t drive customers away.
LOL....So now Amazon is dictating what Credit Card you use for transactions?
-VR
Ferengi Rule of Acquisition nr 2: make it easy for the customer to lose his money.
https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Rules_of_Acquisition
@moonbus saidI don't order from Amazon myself but know many who do and they all use Visa, and spend far too much money in my opinion but that is their business.
They are trying to reduce transaction fees. Most companies would, so long as it doesn’t drive customers away.
Ferengi Rule of Acquisition nr 1: make it easy for the customer to spend money.
They could find themselves without those customers if they try and strong arm the issue.
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