Money and Kids: Today, it took me four tries to find the right position to swipe...

By asdfghjkl - 07/04/2018 19:00

Today, it took me four tries to find the right position to swipe my debit card. My mom screamed "Oh, for God's sake, why don't you ever get it right the FIRST time?" She then apologized to the cashier for having "such a stupid child". FML

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By Anonymous - 15/07/2024 08:00 - United States - Warren

Today, I had an extremely embarrassing moment when I tried to pay my restaurant bill. First, I tried swiping my card, only for it not to work. After the cashier suggested I insert my chip card, I tried putting it on the bottom, only for it not to be there. I finished by putting the card in the proper place upside-down. FML

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By MissSmarts - 14/12/2009 01:27 - United States

Today, I went to the grocery store where this really cute guy works. I swiped my card but the machine wouldn't read it. I swiped it quickly some more before getting frustrated and saying, "Your stupid machine doesn't work!" He took the card and turned it around. His face said it all. FML

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By flustered - 28/07/2009 22:55 - United States

Today, I went to the grocery store. My checker was very hot. When it came time for me to pay, I swiped my debit card and the machine kept rejecting it. Sure that I had money in my account, I did it again, before the cute checker informed me that I was swiping my driver's license, not my debit. FML

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By Goki - 06/06/2009 16:23 - Canada

Today, I was shopping at Shoppers Drug Mart with my mom. As we pulled up to the cashier, I noticed it was a really hot girl from my school. Trying to be cool, I told my mom that I'll be paying for the purchases. My debit card was denied. My mom had to pay. FML

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By sorrygranny - 21/01/2013 16:11 - United States

Today, I was at the gas station with my grandma. After I slid her card and began to pump, I convinced her that it was a lot easier and more convenient to pay at the pump with your credit card instead of paying inside. She yelled as I realized I went $20 over what she had to spend. FML

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By penetreyton - 20/04/2022 18:00

Today, at work, I served a rude ass customer and his bratty ass kid, and was forced to swipe her toy debit card so it appeared as if the daughter paid for her snack. In that moment, I questioned my entire existence. Whichever company invented that toy hates cashiers everywhere. FML

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By annoyed - 28/08/2012 17:50 - United States - North Las Vegas

Today, I finally picked up my new bank card after my old one was stolen. It took the bank six weeks and five separate orders to figure it out, on top of which they've charged me a rush fee. FML

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By I hate Walmart???? - 24/02/2014 09:36 - United States - Greensboro

Today, I went to the self-checkout line at Walmart. When I tried to pay, the cash wouldn't go in, so I stood there trying to cram money into the thing that's supposed to take your money. What I didn't realize was that there was a sign up top that said: "No Cash. Cards Only." FML

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By Broke - 04/12/2013 08:27 - United States - The Colony

Today, I went to an ATM to see how much money I had in my account. I put the card in. It never gave it back. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/12/2014 00:22 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I was waiting in line while a lady paid for her shopping, when her credit card got declined. She started ranting and insulting everyone and kept insisting: "I'm not poor!" By the time the lady had finally stormed off, I had spittle on my face, and the cashier was almost in tears. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Saturday 7 April 2018 20:20

Get a chip card, or a new mom. I think chip card would be easier and less judgmental.

Aveera Blackheart 3

Saturday 7 April 2018 19:17

You completely deserve it. Card readers have a little picture on them that shows you the right way to do it.

Comments

Aveera Blackheart 3

Saturday 7 April 2018 19:17

You completely deserve it. Card readers have a little picture on them that shows you the right way to do it.

nentenkupo 16

Sunday 8 April 2018 3:13

Not all of them do...

missbuble98 19

Sunday 13 May 2018 0:43

I don't think she deserves to be belittled by her mom. Judging by what her mom said, being around her could make her more nervous, hence not being able to do it right on the first try. Either way, talking down to someone, ESPECIALLY in front of somebody else, it's am extremely disrespectful and inconsiderate thing to do.

missbuble98 19

Sunday 13 May 2018 0:43

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LAUGHINGKOMODO 25

Saturday 7 April 2018 19:42

I honestly would probably just laugh woth the cashier lol

ARISKomuniszt 24

Saturday 7 April 2018 20:09

Hmm... hasn't this FML been posted before?

jello_bellied_snack_snapper 18

Sunday 8 April 2018 9:59

i was thinking the same thing! but now i cant find the old one. hmm...i think the matrix is broken!

RichardPencil 30

Saturday 7 April 2018 20:20

Get a chip card, or a new mom. I think chip card would be easier and less judgmental.

Chazzster 28

Saturday 7 April 2018 20:55

It’s hard to be sure what’s really happening. Sometimes credit card scanners are iffy, and sometimes people are just confused about which way to scan the stripe. And sometimes people are clumsy and cannot swipe a card in a smooth straight path. It sounds like OP and their mom have some “baggage” between them. Maybe the mom is too judgmental, or maybe OP is a slow learner or has been in the past. It could be both.... OP - Sorry this happened to you. But you do need to learn to use a credit card scanner efficiently.

Lobby_Bee 17

Saturday 7 April 2018 21:01

Tell your mom to calm her ****, she might pop a vessel.

rodfergie 18

Saturday 7 April 2018 21:18

Good to know my parents had more kids after they disowned me.

Donut_Wizard 23

Saturday 7 April 2018 21:33

Sadly enough, 25% of my customers are just like this. And many of them try to swipe their card through the top of the device where the clamp of the stand is.