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Credit Card Decline Codes Explained

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Familiarizing oneself with decline codes can empower users with the knowledge needed to navigate payment issues. What are credit card decline codes? Credit card decline codes are specific error messages issued by a card issuer or bank when a credit card transaction can’t be processed.

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What Merchants Should Know About Non Cash Adjustment Fees When Implementing Cash Discounts

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Credit cards are ubiquitous, and no business (regardless of its size) can afford to ignore credit card payment processing in the current landscape. On the flip side, however, credit card fees can eat away at your profits since a percentage of each credit card transaction goes toward processing fees.

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Understanding Credit Card Processing Fees for Merchants: How Much Does Processing Credit Cards Cost?

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Merchant: The business or entity selling goods or services and accepting credit card payments. Acquiring Bank (Merchant Bank): The financial institution that establishes and maintains the merchant’s account, enabling them to accept credit card payments. Card Network (e.g.,