"Tony P." > wrote in message
>
> Cash is much faster in my experience. But I'm a card swiper. By the time
> he/she scans the last item I'm ready to swipe the card and hit the
> credit button so I don't get whacked with the .35 POS charge. But the
> authorization process takes about 8 or 9 seconds. Then you have to wait
> for the receipt to print and then sign and go.
>

If you get charges, may look for a different bank. I can swipe while the
order is rung. Using a debit card, no charges, no signing. When the total
is rung I just hit the OK button and I'm gone in 10 seconds or less.