There’s no free way to accept card payments. However, there are multiple options for keeping processing costs down. NerdWallet's content is fact-checked for accuracy, timeliness, and relevance by ...

Credit card processing fees vary by payment processor and pricing structure, but in general, they're 1.5% to 3.5% of the transaction. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our ...

Credit card 'swipe fees' are a significant expense for small businesses, often second only to labor costs. These fees, typically 1.5% to 3.5% of a sale, cost U.S. businesses billions annually. Visa ...

The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Financial Services is considering legislation that could help level the playing field ...

Whether you tap or swipe, small businesses in San Luis Obispo say they’re paying the price of rising credit card fees, and it’s cutting into their bottom line. On Higuera Street, Neal Stuckey and his ...

With rising interest rates, inflation and fewer financing options, small business owners are looking for ways to keep operations running and maintain cash flow. Credit cards become a lifeline for ...

Every time a customer at a convenience store pays with a credit card, the store is forced to pay a fee. In 2024, major credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard swiped $148 billion from businesses ...

An Illinois law reducing the fees merchants pay for credit card transactions would leave banks and other card issuers unpaid ...

California was recently ranked the most expensive state to start a new business. For that reason, it’s crucial lawmakers seize opportunities that would lower costs and make it easier for entrepreneurs ...

Running an independent bookstore in Kentucky is no easy task. Between rising costs and competing against online retailers, every dollar matters. But lately, with the greater use of cards over cash ...