Asking for cash back at checkout? Kroger now charging a fee

CINCINNATI, Ohio (FOX19) - Do you opt for cash back while checking out at Kroger? Well the grocery chain is now charging for those transactions.

Though there is no fee for requests $0.99 and under, Kroger is now charging people a minimum of $0.50 when they ask for cash back with a debit card at checkout.

Here’s how the cash back charges break down:

No fee for any request $0.99 and under
$0.50 for cash back between $1 and $100
$3.50 for cash back between $100.01 and $300

Customers will not be able to withdraw more than $300 at checkout.

Editor’s note: An original version of this story stated that customers would be able to withdraw more than $300 at checkout. The fees and cash back amounts have been updated to reflect the change.