We all know how convenient it is to swipe our credit cards for everyday purchases. In fact, as of 2022, 82% of U.S. adults had a credit card, making it the most common consumer lending product. In ...

Credit card users soon may be able to wave goodbye to hidden processing fees. Long Island authorities on Sunday can begin enforcing a state consumer protection law that requires businesses to be much ...

Businesses often overlook excessive credit card processing fees which can drain finances — stay alert for warning signals. Understanding and monitoring your discount rate, effective rate, interchange ...

While many Americans worry about tariffs potentially boosting inflation, merchants continue to warn of a cost increase that's already certain: credit card swipe fees. Banks, card processors and ...

If a business wants to offset processing fees, you could have to pay a surcharge for using a credit card. However, if you want to avoid this fee, pay with your debit card, cash or check. If the ...

Credit card swipe fees, which are among the highest operating costs for retailers, are taking a bite out of household budgets, according to industry experts. When a credit or debit card is used, banks ...