Woolworths has recently announced changes to the way VISA Debit Cards will operate in their stores.
From 15th April, customers using VISA Debit Cards to pay for goods at Woolworths' checkout machines will no longer be able to use the Credit (Cr) option.
Your VISA Debit Card can still be used at Woolworths’ stores by using the Savings (Sav) or Cheque (Chq) options on the checkout machines. However the transaction will be processed under the EFTPOS network rather than through the VISA network at Woolworths’ stores. The fee structure for EFTPOS transactions and Credit (VISA) transactions are different. We recommend that you check the fees and charges structure associated with EFTPOS transactions to assess their potential impact to you.
Since Visa Debit Card holders will be forced by Woolworths to use the Savings or Cheque option it may be worthwhile to consider withdrawing cash at the same time.
The stores that are part of Woolworths that will be implementing this change include BIG W, Woolworths Supermarkets, Safeway Supermarkets, Woolworths Liquor, Safeway Liquor, BWS, Dan Murphy's, Dick Smith, Tandy, Woolworths Petrol, Safeway Petrol, Caltex Woolworths petrol outlets, Thomas Dux and ALH.
Please note: Your VISA Debit card remains fully functional. At stores other than those owned by Woolworths your VISA Debit Card will work as normal when you press ‘Cr’, ‘Chq’ or ‘Sav’.
If you have any queries, please call us on 1300 13 14 20.
