Common use of Honouring Cards Clause in Contracts

Honouring Cards. Merchant will accept all Cards when properly presented by Cardholders in payment for goods or services, subject to applicable Payment Network Rules including but not limited to those requiring Merchant to elect whether to accept credit only, debit only or both debit and credit Cards. Merchant’s election in that regard is set forth in the Application. Merchant may not establish minimum or maximum amounts for Card sales as a condition for accepting any Card. Merchant may not require any Cardholder to pay any part of any discount rate or other charge imposed upon Merchant by the Merchant Agreement, whether through imposition of a price increase not imposed on cash paying customers or through imposition of any charges not imposed on cash paying customers. However, nothing herein shall prevent Merchant from offering (i) discounts to customers for cash purchases or (ii) differential discounts to customers among different Payment Networks. Merchant may not engage in a Transaction (other than a mail, internet, telephone order, or preauthorized sale to the extent permitted under the Merchant Agreement) if the person seeking to charge the purchase to their Card account does not present the Card to permit Merchant to compare the signature on the Card to the signature on the Sales Draft and obtain an Imprint or otherwise use the physical Card to complete the Transaction. Merchant must not engage in any acceptance practice that discriminates against or discourages the use of a Card in favor of any other acceptance brand.

Honouring Cards. Merchant will accept all valid Cards when properly presented by Cardholders in payment for goods or services, subject to applicable Payment Network Card Association Rules including but not limited to those requiring Merchant to elect whether to accept credit only, debit only or both debit and credit Cards. Merchant’s election in that regard is set forth in the Application. Merchant may not establish minimum or maximum amounts for Card sales as a condition for accepting any Card. Merchant may not require any Cardholder to pay any part of any discount rate or other charge imposed upon Merchant by the Merchant Agreement, whether through imposition of a price increase not imposed on cash paying customers or through imposition of any charges not imposed on cash paying customers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Merchant may impose a Surcharge or Convenience Fee on Transactions, to the extent permitted under applicable Law and the Card Association Rules. However, nothing herein shall prevent Merchant from offering (i) discounts to customers for cash purchases or (ii) differential discounts to customers among different Payment Networkspurchases. Merchant may not engage in a Transaction (other than a mail, internet, telephone order, or preauthorized sale to the extent permitted under the Merchant Agreement) if the person seeking to charge the purchase to their his or her Card account does not present the Card to permit Merchant to compare the signature on the Card to the signature on the Sales Draft and obtain an Imprint or otherwise use the physical Card to complete the Transaction. Merchant must not engage in any acceptance practice that discriminates against or discourages the use of a Card in favor of any other acceptance brand.

Honouring Cards. Merchant will accept all Cards when properly presented by Cardholders in payment for goods or services, subject to applicable Payment Network Rules including but not limited to those requiring Merchant to elect whether to accept credit only, debit only or both debit and credit Cards. MerchantXxxxxxxx’s election in that regard is set forth in the Application. Merchant may not establish minimum or maximum amounts for Card sales as a condition for accepting any Card. Merchant may not require any Cardholder to pay any part of any discount rate or other charge imposed upon Merchant by the Merchant Agreement, whether through imposition of a price increase not imposed on cash paying customers or through imposition of any charges not imposed on cash paying customers. However, nothing herein shall prevent Merchant from offering (i) discounts to customers for cash purchases or (ii) differential discounts to customers among different Payment Networks. Merchant may not engage in a Transaction (other than a mail, internet, telephone order, or preauthorized sale to the extent permitted under the Merchant Agreement) if the person seeking to charge the purchase to their Card account does not present the Card to permit Merchant to compare the signature on the Card to the signature on the Sales Draft and obtain an Imprint or otherwise use the physical Card to complete the Transaction. Merchant Xxxxxxxx must not engage in any acceptance practice that discriminates against or discourages the use of a Card in favor of any other acceptance brand.

Honouring Cards. Merchant will accept all valid Cards when properly presented by Cardholders in payment for goods or services, subject to applicable Payment Network Card Association Rules including but not limited to those requiring Merchant to elect whether to accept credit only, debit only or both debit and credit Cards. Merchant’s election in that regard is set forth in the Application. Merchant may not establish minimum or maximum amounts for Card sales as a condition for accepting any Card. Merchant may not require any Cardholder to pay any part of any discount rate or other charge imposed upon Merchant by the Merchant Agreement, whether through imposition of a price increase not imposed on cash paying customers or through imposition of any charges not imposed on cash paying customers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Merchant may impose a Surcharge or Convenience Fee on Transactions, to the extent permitted under applicable Law and the Card Association Rules. However, nothing herein shall prevent Merchant from offering (i) discounts to customers for cash purchases or (ii) differential discounts to customers among different Payment Networks. Merchant may not engage in a Transaction (other than a mail, internet, telephone order, or preauthorized sale to the extent permitted under the Merchant Agreement) if the person seeking to charge the purchase to their his or her Card account does not present the Card to permit Merchant to compare the signature on the Card to the signature on the Sales Draft and obtain an Imprint or otherwise use the physical Card to complete the Transaction. Merchant must not engage in any acceptance practice that discriminates against or discourages the use of a Card in favor of any other acceptance brand.