Supermarket chain Kroger is banning Visa credit cards at its Foods Co. stores in California starting Aug. 14 and may expand the ban beyond those stores.

Kroger's move to stop accepting Visa credit cards at some of its California stores could lead to lower prices but also cause shoppers in search of convenience to shop elsewhere.

CINCINNATI -- If you shop for groceries with one of those premium Visa cards that offer travel rewards, cash back and other perks, you may have helped to create the current standoff between Visa ...