With card acceptance becoming a near-necessity in vending due to declining cash usage, processing fees can put meaningful ...

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Accepting credit cards requires a payment processor like Square or Stripe, a merchant account, and hardware like POS ...

While many Americans worry about tariffs potentially boosting inflation, merchants continue to warn of a cost increase that's already certain: credit card swipe fees. Banks, card processors and ...

Robert Day is the MP at weAudit.com and the author of The Great American Heist: How Credit Card Processors Steal Businesses' Profits. As a merchant, you've probably received calls from companies ...

Grocers pay a lower rate than other businesses and they tend to have more recurring customers, making them less likely to implement credit card surcharges. The convenience of swiping your credit card ...

Running a small business is tough, and dealing with credit card processing can make it even tougher. Many small business ...

Businesses often overlook excessive credit card processing fees which can drain finances — stay alert for warning signals. Understanding and monitoring your discount rate, effective rate, interchange ...

Credit card spending has grown significantly over the past decade, leading to higher costs for businesses. For retail executives, finding ways to reduce these processing fees is crucial to improving ...