https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/Service-Charge-For-Services/m-p/327444#M7308 <P>HI, yes, it is illegal for California business to add surcharge for credit cards.&nbsp; Yes, raise prices as a whole to cover extra fees.</P> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:15:20 GMT Goldneye 2021-12-16T19:15:20Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/Service-Charge-For-Services/m-p/327401#M7307 <P>Hello,</P><P>I'm a wedding DJ and notice there is an option to add a Service Charge for booking clients. Because I live in California, would this be illegal to add a charge because they are using a Credit/Debit Card?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Or should I raise my prices as a whole and adjust accordingly?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I love the split Invoice feature as I can take a Deposit (prefer the term "Retainer") for booking services then final payment 2 weeks prior to event.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Source: Civil Code section 1748.1</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thank you in advance!</P> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:36:37 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/Service-Charge-For-Services/m-p/327401#M7307 jav 2021-12-16T17:36:37Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/Service-Charge-For-Services/m-p/327444#M7308 <P>HI, yes, it is illegal for California business to add surcharge for credit cards.&nbsp; Yes, raise prices as a whole to cover extra fees.</P> Thu, 16 Dec 2021 19:15:20 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Archived-Discussions-Read-Only/Service-Charge-For-Services/m-p/327444#M7308 Goldneye 2021-12-16T19:15:20Z