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Woolworths stops credit option on Visa debit cards

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Woolworths have removed the credit option for customers wishing to pay with Visa or MasterCard debit cards in its stores.

The move, which affects scheme debit cards issued by banks and credit unions that feature either the Visa or MasterCard logo, is a result of the retailer’s decision to divert all debit transactions via the EFTPOS network to save costs.

Customers with such cards will no longer be able to use the credit option when paying for items in Woolworths stores, which include Big W, BWS, Dan Murphys, Dick Smith, Tandy, Woolworths Petrol and Thomas Dux.

Instead, they will have to press the cheque or savings buttons to access their funds through the EFTPOS network.