CUSTOMERS MUST BE AWARE OF DIFFERING PAYZONE SURCHARGES - KENNY

Posted on February 3, 2014 4:24 PM   |   Permanent Link   

Dublin Bay North Labour TD, Sean Kenny, today called on consumers to be price-savvy when it comes to using payzone services, as it had emerged that retail outlets are charging differing amounts, with some charging .50 cent per transaction while others impose no surcharges at all.

"A constituent of mine has carried out a survey of Payzone outlets in the Dublin 17 area and discovered noticeable variations in the transaction charges imposed by outlets on customers paying energy bills, Dublin City Council rental and loan repayments, TV cable charges, etc."

"Many people, particularly those on low and medium incomes, try to pay their bills on a weekly basis to avoid mounting household debt. For many, even the smallest of surcharges can add up, and I would urge all consumers to be price aware and shop with their feet."

"I will be asking the Enterprise Minister, Richard Bruton to look into the matter, and investigate if anything can be done to standardise surcharges."