Credit card processing fees hit a record $198.25B in 2025. See 2026 interchange rates by network, card type, and pricing ...

This guide tells small business owners everything they need to know about credit card processing, including how to choose a ...

Credit card processing fees range 1.7-2.05% in-person and 2.25-3.25% online. PCI non-compliance costs $10-100/month; security breach audits average $36,000.

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, ...

The payment processing industry has trained businesses to fixate on transaction fees because they are visible, comparable and ...

The best credit card processing companies offer simple processing services at reasonable rates to small business owners. These companies also need to provide certain features, such as reporting ...

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 ...

Some credit card scams target employees in an attempt to get them to divulge sensitive information. — Getty Images/StarZImages Credit card processing scams come in all forms. They can be a phone call ...

Merchants are increasingly levying surcharges on purchases made with credit cards to help offset processing fees, a new study from J.D. Power finds. Some 34% of merchants surveyed are adding ...

Mastercard settlement with merchants over swipe fees. If finalized, it could affect card acceptance, surcharges, and merchant ...

Credit cards don’t have to empty your wallet. In fact, some fees can be bypassed altogether if you understand how they work.