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		supertrope on Jan 23, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Who pays for your rewards? Redistribution in the c... Debit cards is the cheapest payment mode for merchants. Then cash. Credit is most expensive.

lotsofpulp on Jan 23, 2023 [–]

Not if the merchant wants to evade taxes. Which is why you see 10%+ discounts for cash (but not debit card or ACH) at some small businesses or independent contractors.

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