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What is the ruling on using bank cards such as Visa and MasterCard ?

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What is the ruling on using bank cards such as Visa and MasterCard ?

Answer:
It is permissible to use such cards in accordance with the following conditions : 1-The issuing body does not stipulate collecting interest upon late payments. 2-The merchant does not increase the price of the goods due to an increase in the commission collected from him by the card issuer.3-The purchased item(s) should not be gold , silver or currency in case the card is not covered

This answer was collected from the official government Iftaa Department of Jordan.

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