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Leaving your credit card on the bar to run up a tab this summer might be an expensive mistake.
Financial Services Complaints Ltd, an external dispute resolution scheme for some of the country's financial service providers, said it was common practice but could be a breach of your card provider's terms and conditions.
In one case it dealt with recently, a couple were in Miami on holiday with friends.
They booked a table at a day club with a minimum spend of $3000.
They handed over their card when they arrived and it was charged when they ordered food and drinks.
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