TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Small business owners are optimistic about the future, with 88% indicating the financial state of their individual businesses is about the same or better off than a year ...

For many small businesses, accepting debit and credit cards is a necessity. In 2022, 44% of Americans used cash for some purchases, but 41% went cashless during a typical week, according to Pew ...

If your business accepts card payments, credit card processing fees are obligatory. These fees can cost vendors anywhere between 1.5% to 3.5% per transaction, but the rate depends on a variety of ...

Northeast Fuel Pay announced today that, according to a year-end analysis, fuel delivery companies switching to specialized payment processing services in 2025 had average savings exceeding 30%, with ...

The best credit card processing companies offer simple processing services at reasonable rates to small business owners. These companies also need to provide certain features, such as reporting ...

As a small business owner, you know that accepting credit cards comes with a cost. Expanding your customer base to cardholders can create massive profits, but it can also swamp you in expensive swipe ...

As a business owner, knowing the basics of credit card processing can help you make more informed decisions. This credit card processing glossary details the most common terminology so you can ...

Merchant accounts are essential if you want to run a business that accepts debit and credit card payments. Not doing so can impede on your ability to attract customers and grow your business. Luckily, ...

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 ...

September 15, 2025 - US merchants are cautiously optimistic that a federal district court's decision in Corner Post, Inc. v. Bd. of Governors of Fed. Rsrv. Sys., No. 1:21-CV-00095, 2025 WL 2253474, (D ...

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