Ophelia wrote:
>
> A few weeks ago when my husband was buying some things, I was looking
> around and found the perfect birthday card for a friend. I took it to the
> other counter and, having no cash on me, offered my debit card. He told me
> that on sales below £5 he had to charge me an extra 50p!! I went to find
> my husband and got cash from him! I rarely do carry cash and usually pay
> with my card! I am certainly not paying that!

Don't blame you. I have a local store here that I frequent. They have
a similar policy. Any purchase under $5.00 is cash only, no cards.