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 From: Lavolanges@msn.net 
  
 "Terry"  wrote in message 
 news:OWBue.74695$Kk4.944213@news20.bellglobal.com... 
 | Buying yesterday at the local store outlet of a national chain store I was 
 | advised that there would be a 25 cent charge if I used my debit or credit 
 | card for a purchase of less than $5! 
 | 
 | This was the first time I have experienced this. 
 | Is it common practice throughout Canada? 
 | It was also mentioned that another store charges 50 cents for the same. 
  
 There are at least 2 merchants in Happy Valley-Goose Bay who have a 35€ 
 surcharge on all debit card transactions, regardless of amount. 
  
 Gabby 
  
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