Every time a card terminal chirps and a sale goes through, a small slice of that purchase is quietly carved off and routed ...

Retailers now have fresh power to say no when you swipe, even if your credit card is valid and your account is in good ...

September 15, 2025 - US merchants are cautiously optimistic that a federal district court's decision in Corner Post, Inc. v. Bd. of Governors of Fed. Rsrv. Sys., No. 1:21-CV-00095, 2025 WL 2253474, (D ...

With card acceptance becoming a near-necessity in vending due to declining cash usage, processing fees can put meaningful ...

Data suggests that fees charged by banks and card networks were more than 25% higher than other estimates. "These outrageous fees drive up the price of almost everything consumers buy, and addressing ...

When it comes to processing credit card payments, you have to spend money to make money. Every player in the payments value chain, including the issuer, acquirer or processor and card network, deducts ...

There are four well-established national credit networks— American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa. Additionally, ...

Running a business comes with enough challenges—managing operations, serving customers and staying ahead of competitors. But there may be a silent drain on your profits that often goes unnoticed: A ...

Kimberlee Leonard has taken her professional experience as an insurance agency owner and financial advisor and translated that into a finance writing career that helps business owners and ...