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Last night I learned that Lidl don't take credit cards

Last night OH and I went to check out our brand new Lidl. Picked up a few things, got to the till - "sorry we only take debit cards" I hadn't brought my wallet, only my credit card and OH didn't have his wallet either. So we left our groceries there and went across the road to our trusty Sainsbury's - which would take my credit card.

A lesson learnt - only shop at Lidl with cash or a debit card.
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  • ariba10
    ariba10 Posts: 5,432 Forumite
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    Not all that long ago they would not take Debit cards.

    The card issuers take a cut from the sellers and it is one thing that helps to keep prices down.
    I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.
  • haynick
    haynick Posts: 521 Forumite
    Lidl have never taken credit cards - like the post says above - it keeps their costs down - so most of the time they are cheaper than Sainsburys.
  • alared
    alared Posts: 4,029 Forumite
    Nor do Netto
  • Glitzkiss
    Glitzkiss Posts: 5,326 Forumite
    Ours does :confused: Although it doesn't accept Amex - only VISA and Mastercard.

    I paid by mastercard just the other night.
  • molerat
    molerat Posts: 33,489 Forumite
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    So does mine. Is this an England / Scotland thing ?
  • Yogibear
    Yogibear Posts: 459 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    I use my credit or debit cards in Aldi and Lidl in Scotland we don`t have Netto where we are
    please do not pick on me for my grammar,I left school at fifteen and worked in the building trade for 55years ,

    Chalk and slate csc:D
  • st999
    st999 Posts: 1,574 Forumite
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    My wife uses her Tesco credit card in Lidl, cheap vegs and Tesco points too.
    And Aldi.
    Stan
  • MrsBartolozzi
    MrsBartolozzi Posts: 6,358 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    I use my credit card in Lidl and Aldi too (another points grabber :D). There was a time when Lidl only took debit cards though.

    It's only a game
    ~*~*~ We're only here to dream ~*~*~
  • FatAndy
    FatAndy Posts: 7,541 Forumite
    I went into Aldi in Llandudno a couple of weeks ago to buy a portable DVD player for my daughters birthday and I was told that they didn't accept credit cards.
    The fridge is empty, the walls are damp, there's no hot water
    And I look like a tramp and tramps like us
    Baby we were born to walk
  • Lidl do accept Credit Cards in Wales and Scotland but in England they don't. - I'm not sure about Ireland.
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