Octapharma Plasma Payment ripoff Charlotte, North Carolina

I am a donor at the Little Rock, AR Octopharma center and have never once had a problem with the staff.  They are always very helpful and friendly.  Sure, there are times when a donor has to wait a little longer, just like anything else in life.  Some of the staff are better than others at sticking needles, just like any medical establishment.  There are many people who don't have bank accounts (myself included), so I was quite pleased when they switched from payment by check to the card.  If a person REALLY wants cash, all you have to do is go to any store that accepts debit cards where you can get cash back with your purchase (I use Wal-Mart).  Buy a pack of gum or something super cheap, get your desired cash back and Citibank only charges fifty cents per debit transaction.  Fifty cents is no big deal!  You can also use your card as a credit card transaction absolutely free ONCE PER DONATION.  If you just HAVE to have cash, the debit transaction is the way to go, otherwise use it as you would any credit card, anywhere (except gas pumps, you have to actually hand it to the teller inside to do that).  There is also no limit on the card; you can save every penny of it if you so choose, for a large purchase or an emergency fund.  I think Octopharma is a very professional organization and will continue donating plasma as long as possible.  While I'm no great fan of Citibank, I rather like the Octopharma Citibank card.