The problem is, businesses now add credit cards into the cost of items. So if you don’t get visa/mc points, you’re losing money.
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cygnus@lemmy.ca 4 days agoWe already have Interac, a good homegrown solution. I’m sure it wouldn’t be that hard for banks to piggyback on it to make credit transactions rather than debit.
jif@piefed.ca 4 days ago
SabinStargem@lemmy.today 4 days ago
I used to only use a debit card for my entire life, but about 6 or 8 years ago, I started to rely on my CostCo credit card. With my executive Citi Costco membership, I got about $700 cash rewards for 2025.
It takes off the fiscal sting, but I always worry about my balance bouncing.
NottaLottaOcelot@lemmy.ca 4 days ago
It can be hard to pay for online goods with Interac, unfortunately. I’d love to see it become more widely available on e-commerce sites