Massachusetts H319 mandates transparency in optional credit card fees by requiring sellers to disclose surcharges.

Massachusetts H319 amends Chapter 140D of the General Laws to ensure transparency in optional credit card fees. The bill requires sellers to inform customers of any surcharges applied when using a credit card for payment. This disclosure must be made through a sign at the seller's premises and on every receipt, detailing the amount of the surcharge and its relation to the seller's credit card acceptance costs.

Massachusetts H319 mandates transparency in optional credit card fees by requiring sellers to disclose surcharges.

Massachusetts H319 amends Chapter 140D of the General Laws to ensure transparency in optional credit card fees. The bill requires sellers to inform customers of any surcharges applied when using a credit card for payment. This disclosure must be made through a sign at the seller's premises and on every receipt, detailing the amount of the surcharge and its relation to the seller's credit card acceptance costs.