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There’s a Push to Ban Junk Fees. Does It Affect Credit Card Surcharging?

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In recent years, market adoption of credit card surcharging—a practice by which merchants pass on the transaction fee for accepting a credit card to the cardholder—has increased dramatically. In 2024 alone, more than a dozen state legislatures introduced bills related to surcharging and consumer fees generally.

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What Is Tiered Pricing in Credit Card Processing?

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Accepting credit card payments at your business is a surefire way of increasing customer satisfaction and retention. Over 80% of American adults owned at least one credit card in 2023. Also, credit cards contributed to 27% of the spending at point-of-sale (POS) systems worldwide. Don’t believe it?

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Credit Card Settlements Explained: How They Influence Your Finances

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Since managing credit card transactions can be complex, understanding how their settlements work is essential to maintaining financial health as consumer spending rises. Credit card settlements involve various processes and parties that ensure transactions are accurately recorded and funds are transferred.

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Crypto.com Gears Up to Offer Banking, Credit Card, and Stock Trading Services

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Crypto.com announced that it will soon offer banking access, credit cards, and stock trading services through its network of companies. Additionally, the platform will launch a credit card and expand into stock trading, creating a more integrated financial experience for customers.

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Credit card interest rates reach record

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With the Federal Reserve pushing up interest rates to calm inflation, the average credit card interest rate is climbing, too, reaching a two-decade-plus record in August.

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Understanding Payment Processing Compliance When Implementing Credit Card Surcharging

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Are you struggling with resource constraints caused by soaring credit card processing costs? Credit card surcharging can help offset these expenses, but it can be tricky. TL;DR Credit card surcharging involves adding a fee to transactions with credit card payments, offsetting processing costs.

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Wells Fargo Seeks Bidders For Private-Label Credit Card Unit

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Wells Fargo & Co is seeking to sell its private-label credit card and point-of-sale (POS) financing unit as part of an ongoing strategic review of its businesses. Selling the private-label credit card unit would be a business reversal for the financial services group. Debit card POS purchase volume hit $102.9