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

Robert Day is the MP at weAudit.com and the author of The Great American Heist: How Credit Card Processors Steal Businesses' Profits. Some credit card processors employ a deceptive tactic known as ...

Credit cards are an essential form of payment for millions of Americans, and processing credit card transactions is an unavoidable requirement for merchants. However, each swipe comes with fees ...

In 2024, U.S. merchants paid $187.2 billion in credit card processing fees, a surge driven by rising rates and markups that now claim roughly $1.57 of every $100 accepted in card payments (Nilson ...

After labor, card processing fees are many merchants’ highest operating cost. U.S. merchants paid $111.2 billion in processing fees in 2024, and a portion of that bill was inflated by the wrong ...

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

Two years ago, Illinois passed crowd-pleasing restrictions on credit card interchange fees, which are better known as "swipe ...

The payment service provider charges a monthly subscription fee, plus a small markup on top of interchange, and doesn’t require businesses to sign long-term contracts. NerdWallet's content is ...

A group of states are pursuing similar efforts to cap credit card interchange fees, endangering rewards programs that customers value, and raising concerns about an illegal interstate compact, writes ...

Credit card payments have become an integral part of modern business transactions. Credit card payments can be completed in person, online or over the phone. Knowing what credit card payments your ...

Credit card processing fees are essential charges for card payments. Explore the types, rates, and tips to manage these costs effectively. While we’re not completely cashless yet—I still pay for my ...