"Minimum card swipe is a lie", Wendy Knowler explains why

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Don’t let a retailer charge you extra for card payments, or dictate how much you must spend, says Wendy Knowler in this week’s Consumerwatch.

IT’S ILLEGAL!

Wendy also shares:
What your car colour choice tells your insurer about you
Did you know that the colour of your car has an impact on your insurance premium?

6 May 2021 English South Africa Leisure · Business Wendy Knowler

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