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Debit Cards Under Fire | Lake Charles News
A Central Carlton seafood spot faced a cashless crisis after new state laws banned surcharging debit card users—forcing them to either ditch debit or offer cash discounts. After backlash from customers who don’t carry cash, they reversed course and now reward cash payers with discounts. This mirrors how other businesses are quietly absorbing fees or passing them on, highlighting our card-dependent economy. The debate? Should consumers foot the bill for convenience—or split it? And if you see a surcharge after August 2026? Report it—you could help enforce the law and earn a $500 fine for…
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