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How Much Do Credit Card Companies Charge Merchants?

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Interchange fees An interchange fee is paid by the merchant’s acquiring bank to the issuing bank every time a credit card transaction is made. These fees are paid by the merchant’s acquiring bank directly to the credit card network to help maintain payment infrastructure, support services, and enhance revenue. PCI compliance fees.

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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

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A Acquirer The financial institution that processes payments on behalf of merchants. Address Verification Service (AVS) A fraud prevention tool that checks the billing address provided by the cardholder against the address on file with the card issuer.

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