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		mtremsal on Aug 15, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Hermes 3: The First Fine-Tuned Llama 3.1 405B Mode... > Anyone know why a business would choose to only accept credit not debit cards? Maybe they want to place a temporary charge to verify the card's valid? I don't believe you can do so with a debit card.

girvo on Aug 15, 2024 | [–]

I believe you can: my Visa Debit has temporary charges placed on it all the time.

mlyle on Aug 15, 2024 | [–]

I presume they want to preauthorize a decent amount just in case, but this tends to really upset debit card holders because it steals money from them for a week.

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