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SAPO Notícias15 September 2026 at 08:00

Refusing card prompts complaint

Limits of five or ten euros persist in electronic payments. ARAE has already received complaints and ACIF warns of the risk of losing customers. This is the headline news in the printed edition of DIÁRIO de Notícias da Madeira this Tuesday, September 15th.

The article addresses the problem of merchants who continue to refuse card payments when amounts are low, imposing limits of five or ten euros to avoid the use of automatic payment terminals. This practice violates current legislation that prohibits discrimination against consumers based on the payment method chosen.

The Authority for the Regulation of Economic Activities has already received complaints from consumers affected by this situation. The regulatory entity is analyzing the cases presented and may take action against establishments that insist on this illegal practice.

The Madeiran Association of Commerce, Industry and Services warned merchants about the risk of losing customers with these restrictions. ACIF recalls that refusing to accept cards for small purchases can drive consumers away and harm the image of local commerce.

Why this matters

Madeiran consumers face difficulties using debit or credit cards for small purchases, which can affect their freedom of choice in payment method. Merchants who adopt this practice risk losing customers and facing formal complaints with the regulator. This situation arises in a context where electronic payments should be expanding. WHY: Readers in Madeira encounter practical restrictions when trying to use cards for smaller purchases, which can limit their payment options in daily life. The existence of formal complaints with ARAE indicates that this is not an isolated situation, but rather a recurring problem affecting consumers and merchants in the region.

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