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Debit card charge

Alter_ego
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I seeem to recall that debit card charges were abolished a few years ago. Can anyone confirm please.
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  • twhitehousescat
    twhitehousescat Posts: 5,368 Forumite
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    in theory yes 

    can you explain your charges and the contex for them , as there "are" some charges still running 
  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
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    Some still charge for overseas purchases typically 2.99% or so although most within the EU are due to be abolished soon.
  • Alter_ego
    Alter_ego Posts: 3,842 Forumite
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    twhitehousescat said:
    in theory yes 

    can you explain your charges and the contex for them , as there "are" some charges still running 
    Online purchase of compost, with free delivery. Vendor quotes 25p per transaction.
    I am not a cat (But my friend is)
  • born_again
    born_again Posts: 22,305 Forumite
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    Alter_ego said:
    twhitehousescat said:
    in theory yes 

    can you explain your charges and the contex for them , as there "are" some charges still running 
    Online purchase of compost, with free delivery. Vendor quotes 25p per transaction.
    Got a link to retailer?
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  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
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    Can you also confirm that you are not using a Business debit card - they can still be charged.
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