[WSBAPT] Use of credit card to pay invoice

[Ann Manley]

   - Firms intending to surcharge must notify Visa and Mastercard 30 days
   in advance of beginning to surcharge

Where does this obligation come from?

Ann Manley, Esq.
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On Thu, Sep 22, 2022 at 2:46 PM Nick Pleasants <npleasants at ohswlaw.com>
wrote:

> Hi Ken,
>
> This process known as surcharging or passing on processing fees is a bit
> controversial. Take a look at these blog posts from Gravity Legal on how to
> do it responsibly:
>
>
> https://www.gravity-legal.com/financiallylegal/can-law-firms-charge-clients-for-credit-card-fees-in-washington-state
>
> https://www.gravity-legal.com/financiallylegal/guidetofeeshifting
>
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> Best,
>
> Nick
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> *Sent:* Thursday, September 22, 2022 1:27 PM
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> *Subject:* [WSBAPT] Use of credit card to pay invoice
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> Any suggestions for language to include in fee agreement that a charge
> will be made if paid by credit card?
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