What about debit cards?

Visa and Mastercard U.S. rules prohibit surcharges on debit and prepaid cards, including when run as credit.

Is this legal advice?

No—this page summarizes public sources for education. Confirm current law with qualified counsel and your payment processor.

Connecticut credit card surcharge law

No — Connecticut prohibits credit-card surcharges (cash discounts are still allowed).

Rule: Conn. Gen. Stat. §42-133ff (as amended by PA 24-142 §28) prohibits credit-card surcharges. Cash discounts and dual pricing remain allowed. Government, courts, and municipalities are excepted.

Disclosure: Cash discounts must be clearly disclosed; surcharges are not permitted for most sellers.

What this means for a $100 sale: On a $100 credit-card sale, a surcharge is not allowed here (customer pays $100.00).

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Sources

Connecticut DCP — credit card surcharge
Visa U.S. merchant surcharging Q&A
Mastercard merchant surcharge rules

Last reviewed: October 7, 2026

This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Rules change—verify with primary sources and professional counsel before surcharging.