|

Latest News

Gas stations to refuse Mastercard, Visa credit cards

Thursday, September 27, 2012 | 6:41 AM



KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaica Gasoline Retailers Association (JGRA) has recommended that all member service stations discontinue the acceptance of Mastercard and Visa credit cards for fuel transactions

According to JGRA president Trevor Heaven, financial institutions are charging “unacceptable” processing fees for the use of these cards

Heaven said that as of October 1, only debit cards and cash will be accepted for the purchase of fuel at service stations.

Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jamaicaobserver

Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/JamaicaObserver



POST A COMMENT

HOUSE RULES

 

1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper – email addresses will not be published.

2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.

3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.

4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.

5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.

6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.

7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy



comments powered by Disqus

We are here win: Tottenham Hotspur send warning to Boyz

 

Cayman Islands general election today

 

16-y-o Shaquira Soares of Kingston 11 missing

 

9,000 houses for low-income earners

 

Tax employee charged for missing motor vehicle documents

 

Internet cable from Cuba to Jamaica comes online

 

New Act coming to deal with squatting - Housing Ministry

 

Authorities probe the deaths of 12 babies at Belize hospital

 

Two men arrested in Portland shotgun find

 

J$99.04 to one US dollar

 

Guyana debates whether to allow cross-dressing

 

Bravo's Super Kings march into IPL final

 

Widespread water lock-off in St Elizabeth

 

Showdown: Felix v Fraser-Pryce over 150m

 

Dwight Thomas second in World Challenge 110m hurdles

 

Today's Cartoon