Money Transfe credit card to pay local double glazing window installer?

AdventureRocks

The local trader who is putting in a few windows for me does not accept credit cards as he gets a 2% fee.

So i was wondering is the best way to get a 0% money transfer credit cards and transfer the money to his bank this way (as he accepts BACS or cheque)? Then i will also get the credit card protection rights on the windows?

Or does it not work like that?

Ebe_Scrooge

You won't be covered by S75 protection by doing what you suggest. If it's S75 you're looking for, then see if the company will accept a part payment by credit card - you only need to pay 1p by credit card, and the rest can be in cash, to be covered by S75 (subject to the usual limits).

[Deleted User]

Section 75 isn’t covered by a money transfer.

eco_warrior

Pay a small amount by credit card and offer to cover the 2% fee.


If he accepts card payments then pay the rest by debit card.


I would let cash and money transfer be the last option and only if there was no other way.

System

Or find a Glazier who will take CC. It's a buyers market after all. The tradesman should consider absorbing the 2% fee. Lest he lose business to those who will.