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Credit card mininum purchase rules violate contracts

Don't even try buying that pack of gum with plastic.

Many New York City businesses set a minimum amount for credit card sales, usually $10 or $15. It's a drill we know all too well: Even if you just ran into the deli for a sandwich, you may have to spring for chips and a drink to reach the minimum.

The policy frustrates customers but business owners say they would get slammed without...

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