Consumer Protection
This law was updated on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Learn more about the new Credit Card Surcharge notice requirements.
Businesses are not allowed to advertise a price and add a surcharge at the point of sale when a consumer elects to pay with a credit card. Instead, businesses are required to inform consumers of the higher credit card price for a product or service by posting the higher price. Businesses are also able to offer a discount to consumers who pay in cash.
New York State Department of Consumer Protection provides the following table for additional reference: (https://dos.ny.gov/news/consumer-alert-nys-division-consumer-protection-alerts-consumers-ny-law-related-credit-and)
If you believe a business has mischarged you, please file a complaint with our office, https://www3.erie.gov/consumerprotection/form/complaint-form
This information was brought to you by The New York State Department of State Division of Consumer Protection.
