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 ...

Recently, JPMorgan Chase reported that net profits for the third quarter of 2025 were up 11.6% year over year and totaled $14 ...

Have you ever had that surprise moment at a cash register where you've pulled out your credit card, ready to pay, and then the cashier announces there is an extra fee for paying with a credit card?

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 ...

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 ...

The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Financial Services is considering legislation that could help level the playing field ...

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 ...

Despite indicators of a healthy economy characterized by strong growth and greater earnings, the success story appears to skip the traditional, physical storefronts of America’s small and medium-sized ...

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 ...

Merchant accounts are essential if you want to run a business that accepts debit and credit card payments. Not doing so can impede on your ability to attract customers and grow your business. Luckily, ...

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