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It just occurred to me it's been awhile since our signature has been required with a credit card transaction. (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago by LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world to c/justpost@lemmy.world

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Didn't we used to have to sign the receipt that the store keeps, and they give us a copy to keep for our records?Or an e-signature on an electronic device. Is this still a thing? Or do I just not get out much lately?

Maybe it's just a restaurant thing. I literally haven't been to a restaurant since 2023.

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[–] pajam@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I'm American and use credit cards for everything, and I know what you mean. I almost never have to sign receipts anywhere as long as my transaction is low enough. Usually the only time I'm signing receipts or screens is if it's a bar or restaurant with tips.

When this first started happening I asked one of the workers at whatever store I was in and they said it didn't require signatures under a certain transaction dollar amount. IDK if laws in the US changed or what around that time, but it seemed to suddenly change everywhere.

[–] stoly@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Some years ago I managed tech support for some bank branches and did a lot of travel. I was traveling to Colorado and had a standby in New Mexico (or something of the sort) and remember being shocked that I didn't have to sign my receipt for some food at the airport. Seems that the state legislature had set a minimum that required a signature. It made a lot of sense to me at the time and I'm really glad that everyone else seems to have caught up.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think it also has to do with the banks loosening requirements.

[–] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Rarely did merchants ever check for matching signatures anyway and it was just a waste of everybody's time and a waste of paper.

[–] Canadian_anarchist@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago

TIL Americans still sign for credit card transactions.