California Junk Fee Law SB478

Louis Ramirez • June 20, 2024

#HiddenFeesUncovered

Rob Bonta Attorney General

This video by the California Attorney General explains CA SB478, introduced in 2023 along with VISA Cash Discount Compliance, lets you include expenses in menu prices.


Social media will spotlight customer concerns about restaurant surcharge fees. Watch the TikTok video below to see multiple consumers sharing their worries.

Man with text overlay:

Visa Surcharge Non-Compliance Example

Ensuring Visa Regulation Compliance

with  Cash Discount Program

Restaurant receipt showing a cash discount of 4.00% applied to the subtotal.
How to Smart Surcharge

CA & VISA Compliance with Cash Discount

Compliance with Visa’s requirements does not imply compliance with any relevant State laws

Visa Consumer Complaint VISA assistant #

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