Wayne Barnhart
Google
I attempted to make a purchase at La Michoacana Purepecha, located at 3965 Eagan Outlets Parkway, Eagan, MN 55122. When I chose to pay with my debit card, a surcharge was automatically applied. I immediately complained to the manager on duty that this was illegal per State and Federal law. He argued with me that this is for all cards, not just credit cards. He was adamant in the charge for all cards even after I told him this.
Under both federal law and Minnesota Statute § 325G.051, prohibits merchants from imposing surcharges on debit card transactions. Surcharges of this kind are only allowed on credit card purchases under certain conditions, and even then, they must be clearly disclosed in advance — which was/is not the case here.
Not only did they lose mine, and my friend's business today, but we will not return (until they comply with State and Federal law regarding surcharges).