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Family Ties Forever! · 07-17-2015, 03:40 AM

I'm not sure how long ago they started this, but vending machines/soda machines now take credit cards.

I can't imagine using my debit card for those. That information would be stored and easily accessed. Sure, it might be nice if you don't happen to have cash on you. I will stick to cash for things like that.

Marvo301 · 07-17-2015, 06:45 PM

This makes me think vending machine prices must be getting very expensive!! I wouldn't feel safe using my debit card in a vending machine either.

MrCleveland · 07-17-2015, 07:26 PM

Some have for awhile...I wish all do now since I use a bank card more than I do cash.

ABlairican Pie · 07-17-2015, 08:26 PM

We have two at work. People are fussing that it charges ten cents for the use of the card. I personally think it's a bogus idea to "go plastic" on a simple candy and pop machine just for snacks, especially when you don't know how safe the transaction is.

HuntingtonM15 · 07-17-2015, 08:59 PM

I'm in favor of things like this, just for the sake of convenience. There's just as likely a chance of fraud occurring anywhere else someone might use their card. I am glad when I see parking meters and garages that take cards. If I have cash on me, I rarely have small bills, and I would trust swiping my card over putting a twenty in a machine any day.

Bonniegirl · 07-17-2015, 10:46 PM

Nah, not for me! I'll stick with cash for such a small purchase like that. Not worth the risk of someone getting my credit card or banking information!

Janice · 07-18-2015, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HuntingtonM15

I'm in favor of things like this, just for the sake of convenience. There's just as likely a chance of fraud occurring anywhere else someone might use their card. I am glad when I see parking meters and garages that take cards. If I have cash on me, I rarely have small bills, and I would trust swiping my card over putting a twenty in a machine any day.

OH Nuts! · 07-18-2015, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

I'm not sure how long ago they started this, but vending machines/soda machines now take credit cards.

I can't imagine using my debit card for those. That information would be stored and easily accessed. Sure, it might be nice if you don't happen to have cash on you. I will stick to cash for things like that.

I don't blame you for not wanting to use a debit card. But a credit card is another story as you have MUCH BETTER protection.

Coffeecup · 07-19-2015, 12:19 PM

I guess its the sign of the times. For me having to fumble with a credit card would somewhat make me think, Am I buying healthy food? Two I generally like small purchases with Cash. Three, I don't want my info furnished to the machine company. Four, isn't there a fee to the company when they take cards. 3% on every dollar purchase.? There is a lot good in cash. It is anonymous. I think you should have the option. Give me another 30 years when all the glitches hopefully are fixed and by then I will be dead, one can go all the way with cards.

Bonniegirl · 07-19-2015, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffeecup

I guess its the sign of the times. For me having to fumble with a credit card would somewhat make me think, Am I buying healthy food? Two I generally like small purchases with Cash. Three, I don't want my info furnished to the machine company. Four, isn't there a fee to the company when they take cards. 3% on every dollar purchase.? There is a lot good in cash. It is anonymous. I think you should have the option. Give me another 30 years when all the glitches hopefully are fixed and by then I will be dead, one can go all the way with cards.

I totally agree!

TVFactFan · 07-19-2015, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Ties Forever!

I'm not sure how long ago they started this, but vending machines/soda machines now take credit cards.

I can't imagine using my debit card for those. That information would be stored and easily accessed. Sure, it might be nice if you don't happen to have cash on you. I will stick to cash for things like that.

That sounds awesome which means I dont have to borrow money for coworkers since I don't like carrying cash around with me

TVFactFan · 07-19-2015, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OH Nuts!

I don't blame you for not wanting to use a debit card. But a credit card is another story as you have MUCH BETTER protection.

Bingo, which is why I always use CREDIT and not debit

Flying Dutchman · 07-19-2015, 05:00 PM

Credit Card vending machines have been around for a few years now. They started using them at Rest Areas along the highways. I was told that people were starting to be in fear of using cash at a roadside rest area because of safety issues, fear of being robbed, which especially applies to night time visitors, and in some rest areas that are not lit as well, and may be deserted.

In any case, I am sure the rest areas see the credit card idea as a way of making more money, as less and less people are carrying cash nowadays. Infact, I pass up on buying at any vending machine that doesn't take a credit card because I don't carry cash anymore, unless I have to.

Coffeecup · 07-20-2015, 10:43 AM

I wonder is it A safety concern or a less hassle for the vending machine collector ( no one needs to collect the coins/dollars to count). As for safety one can get bop someone over the head and grab the card. Yes if maybe be harder to get the money but now you are out the card. I tend to think it less hassle to count the money.

HuntingtonM15 · 07-20-2015, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Coffeecup

Four, isn't there a fee to the company when they take cards. 3% on every dollar purchase.?

Yes, there is a fee to the merchant for accepting cards. However, if it is someone with a high volume of sales, the fee can be negotiated to way below 3%.

07-17-2015, 03:40 AM	#1
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07-17-2015, 06:45 PM	#2
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MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,222	Some have for awhile...I wish all do now since I use a bank card more than I do cash.
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07-17-2015, 08:26 PM	#4
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	We have two at work. People are fussing that it charges ten cents for the use of the card. I personally think it's a bogus idea to "go plastic" on a simple candy and pop machine just for snacks, especially when you don't know how safe the transaction is.
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07-19-2015, 05:00 PM	#13
Flying Dutchman Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,266	Credit Card vending machines have been around for a few years now. They started using them at Rest Areas along the highways. I was told that people were starting to be in fear of using cash at a roadside rest area because of safety issues, fear of being robbed, which especially applies to night time visitors, and in some rest areas that are not lit as well, and may be deserted. In any case, I am sure the rest areas see the credit card idea as a way of making more money, as less and less people are carrying cash nowadays. Infact, I pass up on buying at any vending machine that doesn't take a credit card because I don't carry cash anymore, unless I have to.
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07-17-2015, 08:59 PM	#5
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I'm in favor of things like this, just for the sake of convenience. There's just as likely a chance of fraud occurring anywhere else someone might use their card. I am glad when I see parking meters and garages that take cards. If I have cash on me, I rarely have small bills, and I would trust swiping my card over putting a twenty in a machine any day.

07-17-2015, 10:46 PM	#6
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,640	Nah, not for me! I'll stick with cash for such a small purchase like that. Not worth the risk of someone getting my credit card or banking information!

07-19-2015, 12:19 PM	#9
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,181	I guess its the sign of the times. For me having to fumble with a credit card would somewhat make me think, Am I buying healthy food? Two I generally like small purchases with Cash. Three, I don't want my info furnished to the machine company. Four, isn't there a fee to the company when they take cards. 3% on every dollar purchase.? There is a lot good in cash. It is anonymous. I think you should have the option. Give me another 30 years when all the glitches hopefully are fixed and by then I will be dead, one can go all the way with cards.

07-20-2015, 10:43 AM	#14
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,181	I wonder is it A safety concern or a less hassle for the vending machine collector ( no one needs to collect the coins/dollars to count). As for safety one can get bop someone over the head and grab the card. Yes if maybe be harder to get the money but now you are out the card. I tend to think it less hassle to count the money.