I often encounter three misconceptions about interchange fees. They may seem trivial, but they are truly fundamental to understanding the payment market, which will help you discuss fees more ...

Legislation to restrict assessment of credit card interchange fees has been proposed in multiple states this year, but is unlikely to pass in any. Progressive Democrats like Senator Bernie Sanders ...

Credit card processing fees are essential charges for card payments. Explore the types, rates, and tips to manage these costs effectively. While we’re not completely cashless yet—I still pay for my ...

As Congress and the White House examine consumer protection rules for the banking industry, merchants hope they'll also look into another aspect of the card game -- the increasing fees retailers are ...

Interchange fees, or “swipe fees,” are a small part of every credit or debit card transaction, but they serve a big purpose. They help fund the systems that guarantee that your credit card can be ...

With the fight over interchange showing no signs of abating, merchant groups look to legislation as the problem solver. The ongoing battle between merchants and card networks over interchange and ...

WASHINGTON — Food Marketing Institute was encouraged after a Congressional hearing this month on the antitrust implications of credit card interchange fees. In the hearing before the Antitrust Task ...

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On August 6, the US District Court for the District of North Dakota, in Corner Post, Inc. v. Bd. of Governors of Fed. Rsrv. Sys., vacated the entirety of Regulation II – the Federal Reserve Board’s ...

"Credit cards may not work for sales tax or tips starting July 1." By now, you've heard that claim, but whether it's true depends on who you ask. The ads — funded by the Electronic Payments Coalition ...