Final answer:
When a register drawer opens during what should be a credit/debit card transaction without proper finalization, it indicates that payment was not received, which is true. A manager must be called to address the issue. Both credit and debit cards enable electronic transactions, but debit cards draw from a bank account, while credit cards extend credit.
Step-by-step explanation:
If during a transaction intended to be a credit/debit card transaction the register drawer opens, and the credit/debit card was the only form of payment, it is true that payment was not received for this transaction. In such a scenario, it is imperative to call a member of management or a customer service manager to assist the cashier.
Debit cards are tied directly to the holder’s bank account, allowing for the electronic transfer of the cardholder’s own funds to pay for goods and services. Credit cards, while they can also be used for such electronic transactions, do not draw directly from a bank account but instead extend credit that the user is then obliged to pay back.
In both cases, if the drawer opens without a transaction being properly finalized, it potentially indicates a problem with the payment processing and it requires immediate attention to ensure that the payment is secured for the transaction that has taken place.