AMEX not accepted or surcharge

[Cruiser Elite]

Question for Singaporeanites - what is it with many SIN taxis accepting AMEX bot accepting Visa?

I asked one dude last week and he said his group did formerly accept Visa but no longer - he thought that merchant fees too high with Visa. Any clues good people?

 

[prozac]

Question for Singaporeanites - what is it with many SIN taxis accepting AMEX bot accepting Visa?

I asked one dude last week and he said his group did formerly accept Visa but no longer - he thought that merchant fees too high with Visa. Any clues good people?

Six times round the island driver...

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Six times round the island driver...

NO not at all - SIN to Orchard Rd / Orchard Rd to SIN - all above board but it's not the first time they have told me AMEX and not VISA.

 

[prozac]

NO not at all - SIN to Orchard Rd / Orchard Rd to SIN - all above board but it's not the first time they have told me AMEX and not VISA.

Yes, 6 times. Thinking about the points CRuiser.
Here, I'll wink again

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Yes, 6 times. Thinking about the points CRuiser.
Here, I'll wink again

Sorry - I am not the sharpest pencil in the tin - but it is a serious query?

 

[TomVexille]

Sorry - I am not the sharpest pencil in the tin - but it is a serious query?

I don't think so

 

[Aussie_flyer]

I don't think so

he means his OWN query about why visa is not accepted is SERIOUS. LOL

 

[TomVexille]

he means his OWN query about why visa is not accepted is SERIOUS. LOL

Now my turn to be the dull pencil...

 

[Cruiser Elite]

he means his OWN query about why visa is not accepted is SERIOUS. LOL

Yessiree - I am serious - why do some taxis in SIN accept AMEX and not VISA? It seems totally cough about compared to Oz?

 

[Mr_Orange]

Called in this morn to local Caltex which is zero surcharge for AMEX - owner told me from Jan 1 2.2% surcharge on ALL AMEX in ALL Caltex servos - Visa / MC fee free.

I got slugged for this recently, when my WISH gift card failed to function correctly. I asked when it had come in and was told a couple of months ago but I hadn't noticed since I exclusively use 5% discounted WISH cards.

The flip side, although introduced some time ago, is the acceptance of Myer One as well as EDR. The former keeps SWMBO happy.

 

[Cynicor]

Yessiree - I am serious - why do some taxis in SIN accept AMEX and not VISA? It seems totally cough about compared to Oz?

They had a spat with Visa, it's only one company, comfort, IIRC. Complaints about the surcharging for cards and VISA pulled the plug.

 

[andye]

Harris Farm now accepts Amex according to email today....but will it post as a supermarket?

 

[Chicken]

Harris Farm now accepts Amex according to email today....but will it post as a supermarket?

Harris Farm is a green grocer, not a supermarket.

And if you are talking about the Edge card:

"Participating retailers include the following merchants who have been classified as "major supermarkets": Bi-Lo, Safeway, Woolworths, Coles, IGA, Fishers, Fresh Provisions, Food For Less, Supabarn, Macro Wholefoods"

 

[cove]

Costco US is dropping Amex from April 1st,2016.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Costco US is dropping Amex from April 1st,2016.

Really? WOW - I guess with that lead time will give plenty room to re-negotiate and settle the differences they have.

 

[albyd]

Harris Farm is a green grocer, not a supermarket.

And if you are talking about the Edge card:

"Participating retailers include the following merchants who have been classified as "major supermarkets": Bi-Lo, Safeway, Woolworths, Coles, IGA, Fishers, Fresh Provisions, Food For Less, Supabarn, Macro Wholefoods"

Thomas Dux (also part of the Woolies group) also pays 3 ppd on the Platinum Edge.

 

[cove]

No CE Amex and Costco will be over. Amex missed the bid and their shares fell on the news. Only for 468 stores so far multiplied by about $180 million a store equals OUCH!!

 

[Cruiser Elite]

No CE Amex and Costco will be over. Amex missed the bid and their shares fell on the news. Only for 468 stores so far multiplied by about $180 million a store equals OUCH!!

That's gotta hurt.

 

[andye]

Harris Farm is a green grocer, not a supermarket.

And if you are talking about the Edge card:

"Participating retailers include the following merchants who have been classified as "major supermarkets": Bi-Lo, Safeway, Woolworths, Coles, IGA, Fishers, Fresh Provisions, Food For Less, Supabarn, Macro Wholefoods"

Yes but there are quirks eg Dan's posting as 2 points for no obvious reason (when you've forgotten your WISH card)

 

[prozac]

Yes but there are quirks eg Dan's posting as 2 points for no obvious reason (when you've forgotten your WISH card)

Dans will post 3 points if you order online. Do it via the Pricepal link and you will get between 4 -9% off the bill to your Pricepal acct. Get referred to PP for a $20 credit. The list goes on and on.