Cash back is a service many large retail brands offer, which can sometimes really help us out when we are in desperate need of a little extra cash! Nowadays, it is the stores that don’t provide a cash back service that is deemed old-fashioned and out of touch.
Family Dollar is one of many discount stores across the US which kindly offers this service to customers. In this article, we will take a look at the cashback limit, and whether or not this includes fees and other important pieces of information. Let’s check it out!
What Is The Cash Back Limit?
The cashback limit at Family Dollar is $50 per debit card transaction, however, this does vary from store to store. The minimum you can take out is $10 and you can take up to $50 out in increments of $10.
Are There Any Fees?
Family Dollar charges customers a $1 fee for cashback. In some stores, the charges are slightly different but never exceed $2. Fees often look something like this:
$10 – $1 fee
$25 – $1.25 fee
$50 – $1.50 fee
In fact, many retail brands charge a small fee for cashback withdrawals. However, this is usually less than banks or ATMs charge to withdraw. Take a look below to find out which stores charge different fees.
Dollar General
Depending on the store you visit Dollar General charges between $1 and $2 per transaction.
Dollar Tree
Like Family Dollar, Dollar Tree also charges $1 for each cashback withdrawal.
Kroger
The fees at Kroger are just $0.50 per transaction.
Walmart
Walmart wins the competition as there is no charge whatsoever to receive cashback (unless using certain credit cards).
Can You Get Cash Back When Using Family Dollar Coupons?
No. You cannot take out cashback using coupons. Similarly, you cannot swap them for cash either. For example, if you have a $3 off coupon, you cannot buy a $2 item and expect $1 back in cash. And yes, people have previously tried to do this!
Does Family Dollar Have ATMs?
Some, but not all stores provide an ATM service. Family Dollar stores in large cities are most likely to have ATMs in-store.
So, why would you need to use an ATM if you can get cashback? Well, some banks offer refunds on ATM fees, so it may cost less to withdraw from a cash machine than use the cashback service. After all, why should you be charged for taking out your own hard-earned cash?
It’s always good to know you can withdraw cash in-store, particularly if you are sticking to a budget that’s all too easy to skip over when paying by debit or credit card. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with your local store to find out.
Can You Get Cash Back On Checks?
Unfortunately, Family Dollar does not allow customers to take out cashback using checks. However, stores that do offer this service, only allow customers to withdraw $20 which is the usual capped amount. The reasoning behind this is to prevent fraudulent activity.
You can still pay for items using a check, however. As long as you have some form of government ID, such as a valid driver’s license or passport, you’re good to go! Cashiers also perform further checks using verification systems.
Alternative Payment Methods
As with most discount stores these days, Family Dollar accepts a wide range of payment methods which has always been received well by customers. Take a look at the list below to see the different ways in which you can pay for items:
- Cash
- Personal check
- Debit Card
- Credit Card
- SNAP/EBT
- PayPal (website only)
If you want to take out cashback using a credit card, contact your provider to find out what the fees are as each company is different.
Can I Get A Cash Refund At Family Dollar?
Customers can expect cash refunds if the item being returned has not been used and is in the original packaging along with the original receipt.
If you have misplaced the original receipt, the store manager may offer to exchange the item with another at the same price. However, this is often at the manager’s discretion and is not something all stores offer.
A good rule of thumb is to always place your receipts somewhere safe until you are 100% happy with your item.
The Final Say
Family Dollar provides a cashback service for customers with a limit of $50 per transaction. Depending on how much you choose to withdraw, there is a small fee to pay, however, this can be said about many popular retail giants. We hope this article has provided you with enough information about how the cashback system works at Dollar General. And if you ever need an extra $10 for the ride home, you’ll know where to get it.