Do Not Use Bank of America Credit Cards in Parking Meters...

...because they now treat them as cash advances, with a minimum $10 fee.

After reading a story about B of A doing this to people using Washington, DC parking meters and being charged $10 for a $2 charge, I wrote to B of A and got this response:

Dear (varro),

Thank you for your inquiry dated 6/29/08 regarding (your card). We are happy to
assist you.

You may access cash with your credit card up to the credit line; however
please keep in mind of your transaction fee associated along with each
cash transaction.

Bank of America will now convert charges from parking meters, court
fines, and parking tickets into a cash charge.

The transaction fee for each cash transaction is three percent with a
minimum of $10.00 and no maximum cap.

We appreciate the opportunity to assist you online. Should you have any
further inquiries, please e-mail us again. Thank you for choosing Bank
of America. We value your business and look forward to serving your
banking needs.

(shill), Bank of America