The Payment Choice Coalition released results from the Siena College Survey showing that a large majority of U.S. voters support the ability to choose how they make payments — whether that’s with cash, debit, credit, or digital methods. The survey found strong bipartisan agreement that consumers should be able to use cash without extra fees and that retailers should not be allowed to penalize people for their payment choice.
Respondents also expressed concerns about fees associated with card payments and surcharges for certain payment types, with many voters seeing price transparency and equal treatment of payment options as important consumer rights. The survey results are being used to support advocacy for fairness in payment acceptance policies and to encourage policymakers to consider rules that protect consumer choice and promote competitive payment ecosystems.
