Despite the growth of online shopping, there’s still something about going into a physical store location and having a tactile interaction with products. It’s always good to try on clothing or get a ...

Q According to many articles I found on the Internet, gas stations are exempt from the new law barring retailers from asking for your ZIP code. Jim Milpitas A I have been receiving similar e-mail and ...

Why do merchants sometimes ask us for our ZIP code when we buy something? I recently visited the Mob Museum in Las Vegas, an interesting addition to Sin City’s attractions. I paid my admission with a ...

Recently I wrote an article about why so many stores ask for your ZIP code at check-out. With your name and ZIP they can turn to outside data brokers to learn your address, phone number and email -- ...

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For some credit card purchases in Canada, a postal code is required as a security measure. If using a credit card in the U.S., you may need to use a ZIP code instead. Use the postal code from the ...