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It can also be charged in order to cover any processing costs. The first, Convenience Fees, will refer to the movie ticket experience and the second, Surcharge Fees, will be more specific to the credit and debit card transactions. When purchasing a ticket online for a movie or a concert there is often an additional cost for purchasing the ticket online versus purchasing directly through the box office.

The online service provider, like Fandango for example, charges this fee in order to provide the online purchasing experience.

For example, the fee is charged online but not at the box office. All transactions through the particular payment channel are charged the same fee. Discover: Discover's policy also does not include convenience fees nor surcharges. There are really only two options when it comes to convenience fees; either to pay the fee or to use another form of payment, such as cash. In many cases, some businesses, such as gas stations, offer discounts when a consumer pays by cash.

It's always worth asking a business if they offer a cash discount. Convenience fees are meant to be disclosed at the point of sale, so if you discover you have been charged a fee after the fact, it's important to take this up with your credit card company. GSA SmartPay. Internal Revenue Service. National Conference of State Legislatures. Accessed Sept. American Express. Discover Card. Credit Cards. Building Credit. Actively scan device characteristics for identification.

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