By not charging a fee on a card few people have they can defend themselves from increasing other charges by saying "you have a choice" I would like to know what Barclays and mastercard have to say about these charges for using a card. Everyone knows that those transaction charges aren't justified.
Calll it what you want but it's all a fuel surcharge in disguise....and being tucked away right at the end of the transaction is where they're hoping to get away with it...and most likely will for a time.
Excess baggage fee for a second suitcase is now £16!!!!