Can reward-type Visa and MasterCard be used at POS checkout?

Topic summary

Main issue: Whether “reward-type” Visa and MasterCard debit/credit cards can be used at POS (point-of-sale) checkout.

Current update: Only an initial inquiry seeking a method or workaround; no responses, examples, or confirmations provided.

Unanswered questions: Does acceptance depend on card being debit vs. credit, issuer or reward program restrictions, or merchant terminal settings? Are there specific steps needed at checkout (e.g., processing as credit, entering PIN, or manual entry)?

Decisions/outcomes: None.

Status: Open and unresolved; awaiting community input. No images, videos, or attachments referenced.

Summarized with AI on February 23. AI used: gpt-5.

Has anyone found a way to use reward-type Visa and MasterCard debit/credit cards at POS checkout? TY!