stackyFACTSYou really thought your bank was giving you those sweet 2% cashback travel points out of the goodness of their hearts?
You really thought your bank was giving you those sweet 2% cashback travel points out of the goodness of their hearts? Every time you swipe a piece of plastic, the credit card company quietly extorts a 1% to 3% 'interchange fee' from the poor merchant selling you the item. Small businesses are forced to raise their prices to cover this invisible tax, meaning cash buyers are technically subsidizing your fancy airport lounge access.
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