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can online store accounts charge an admin fee?

I have several online store accounts. Although they offer credit I prefer to pay at once online for any purchases (just as I clear my Barclaycard monthly). However the payments do not always show up at once on some accounts (I have no idea why as I pay with my Visa card.)

Can an online shop charge an additional admin fee for accepting online payments (like the ghastly Ticketmaster)?

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 35,242 Forumite
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    They can charge fees for different payment types, if the additional cost can be justified.
  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
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    Yes they can - you have the choice of taking your business elsewhere if you do not want to pay.
    Unfortunately with ticket sales the consumer gets shafted all ways eg I bought tickets at the beginning of the year to see the Quo in Liverpool in December - tickets have been debited to my card immediately but I won't see them before a week before the gig - even if I COLLECTED the tickets from the venue I would still be charged a fee.
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