[WSBAPT] Credit Card Use Language

[Jordan Kostelyk]

Hi Brent,
 
I regularly take card payments, but I haven't dealt with an issue with a chargeback, this may be something to look into. I have however researched the surcharge issue. 
 
Each credit card company such Visa, Mastercard, etc may have their own requirements regarding surcharges, whether they are allowed and how you notify the customer of them.  While the law generally allows for surcharges in WA, because it becomes confusing as to how you notify each customer, and other rules based on each credit card company's policies that they are using, I just write them off as a direct business cost. 
 
Thanks,
Jordan 

> On 10/12/2026 11:06 AM PDT Brent Williams-Ruth <brent at williams-ruthlaw.com> wrote:
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> Greetings!
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> For those who allow payment via credit card - can you share with me any language you have in your engagement that protects against chargebacks?
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> Thank you!
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