Does the PX cash checks?

Does the PX cash checks?

The Exchange also cashes other checks and instruments for cash at no charge such as Army Emergency Relief, Air Force Aid Society and Naval Relief Society checks, U.S. insurance checks, U.S money orders, traveler’s checks, Western Union checks as well as payroll checks issued by authorized government contractors and …

Can I get cash back with my Military Star Card?

Benefit: Cash back can be redeemed for statement credit or be paid to you as a check. Drawback: Variable APR for purchases, balance transfers, and cash advances (10.15% to 26.15%, based on creditworthiness/credit score).

How much should I tip the commissary baggers?

Talking to some commissary regular customers it appears that, in general, people tip between $2 and $5, depending on the number of bags and the quality of service. The key thing to remember when deciding what to tip is that the commissary does not pay the baggers.

Is it rude to leave change as a tip?

It’s not considered rude if it is still a generous amount. Before you tip in change, think about if this is something that you would want. If it’s a handful of pennies, probably not. It was clear they didn’t have dollar bills, but still wanted to leave a reasonable tip.

Can civilians shop on base?

DoD Civilians on Temporary Duty status when occupying Government quarters in the U.S. Civilian Employees of the U.S. Government working on, but residing off, Military Installations are authorized to purchase all food and beverages sold at exchange locations, if consumed on post.

Why is there a surcharge at the commissary?

Why does DeCA make me pay surcharge on my commissary purchases? Surcharge is applied to the total value of each commissary purchase because the Congress has mandated collection of surcharge (currently 5 percent) to pay for commissary construction, equipment and maintenance.

Do commissary baggers pay taxes?

As independent contractors, baggers are not being taxed at the time the income is earned. They are responsible for keeping track of their own earnings and paying the taxes due.

Can a dependent bring a civilian on base?

TLDR – Civilians can get on military bases if they are a spouse or dependent of a service member or sponsored by a service member. However, the policies vary from base to base. Many bases also have visitor centers that are open to the public or require a special visitor pass.

Can you walk off a military base?

You certainly can on most bases walk straight up to the gate. Usually your CAC card will suffice as proper identification, but it’s not a bad idea to have some other form of photo ID on you just to be on the safe side in case the guards ask for two forms.

Can a friend live with you on base?

It’s generally not allowed. Family and friends can stay for short periods but base housing needs to be notified.

How many guests can I bring on base?

A military service member or spouse can sponsor one guest in their own vehicle, as long as that person has valid photo ID. To bring your own car on base, the service member will need to request a base pass, which should be done at least a week before you visit.