MasterCard Rules (PDF)

Canada Region Rules
Section 11a—Canada Region Code of Conduct Related Rules
Honor All Other MasterCard Cards. Merchants that choose to accept Other
Cards must honor all Other Cards without discrimination when properly
presented for payment. The Merchant must maintain a policy that does not
discriminate among customers seeking to make purchases with another Card.
5.11 Prohibited Practices
5.11.2 Charges to Cardholders
Rule 5.11.2 of Chapter 5, “Merchants,” is modified to include the following:
In addition to a discount for cash, a Merchant may provide a discount to its
customers for other forms of payment, including differential discounts for other
payment brands. Such discounts must be clearly communicated at the Point
of Interaction.
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