Credit card swipe fees, which are among the highest operating costs for retailers, are taking a bite out of household budgets, according to industry experts. When a credit or debit card is used, banks ...

Credit card surcharges are rising, but you can avoid unnecessary fees. Learn nine smart strategies to minimize surcharges and protect your credit card rewards.

A Washington D.C. bill would prevent banks and credit card companies from collecting processing fees on sales tax and gratuities—charges that businesses don’t even keep. But not everyone is on board ...

Some relief for merchants is coming. After years of litigation and negotiating, in November 2025 Visa and Mastercard agreed ...