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Could Visa and Mastercard Credit Card Settlement Cause Issues for Issuing Banks and Consumers?

The Fintech Times

But if the settlement is approved, merchants will be able to change the rates they charge for all cards, instead of basing it on the credit card network alone. Will this open a door for alternative payment methods?

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How Much Do Credit Card Companies Charge Merchants?

Stax

The purpose of an interchange fee is to compensate the card issuer for the risk and operational costs associated with providing the credit or debit card service to the customer. Strictly speaking, merchants do not pay interchange fees directly to the card network. By implementing a surcharge, the merchant (i.e.