Signature even with Apple Pay.

It’s still a vendor / card service provider (the entity who provides the vendor’s POS and card services processing) “policy” issue.

These are often frustrating to resolve as VERY few owners - who are understandably busy running their business - are usually hamstrung by very “one way” agreements w/ their card servicer.

I doubt if anyone would disagree w/ you, however this is completely a policy setting decision made between the vendor and their card servicing provider.

Many of have one or two of these places in our “routine.”