> This would be like Wal-mart putting up signs telling everyone they have to pay Visa fee's.
This actually happens in Australia. Because AmEx charges an extra 1.75% to businesses, stores display a warning at checkout that using an AmEx card will incur an extra fee of 1.75%.
Edit: Here's an example graphic from the Australian Government website, explaining that it's illegal for a business to charge more than what it costs them:
This actually happens in Australia. Because AmEx charges an extra 1.75% to businesses, stores display a warning at checkout that using an AmEx card will incur an extra fee of 1.75%.
Edit: Here's an example graphic from the Australian Government website, explaining that it's illegal for a business to charge more than what it costs them:
https://www.accc.gov.au/sites/www.accc.gov.au/files/Surcharg...