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If Customer pays by credit card, debit card, or other non-invoiced form of payment, Customer will pay all Fees immediately at the end of the Fee Accrual Period or when otherwise charged by Google.
If Customer elects to pay by credit card, debit card, or other non-invoiced form of payment, Google will charge (and Customer will pay) all Fees immediately at the end of the Fee Accrual Period.
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"You must also link a credit or debit card to cover fees, taxes, delivery tips, and any other non-EBT eligible items. Instacart does not accept EBT cash.Excerpt from Instacart's Terms of Service (Superseded Capture)
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The clause states: “You must also link a credit or debit card to cover fees, taxes, delivery tips, and any other non-EBT eligible items. Instacart does not accept EBT cash.”
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