Additional fees are prevented for cigarette purchases with credit cards. Authorities stated that it is illegal to demand extra money from consumers under the name of card usage fee and emphasized that such practices should be stopped. Serious sanctions are on the way for businesses that violate the law. Here are the details... With the joint statement made by the Ministry of Commerce and the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA), it is officially prohibited to charge additional fees for cigarette sales made using credit or debit cards. The decision taken to prevent this practice, which has been discussed in the public for a long time, aims to protect consumers from additional cost... [Read more]