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

At Forbes Advisor, our team of experts select and test credit card processing companies across 31 key metrics that matter to small businesses. We analyzed everything from reliability and affordability ...

When it comes to processing credit card payments, you have to spend money to make money. Every player in the payments value chain, including the issuer, acquirer or processor and card network, deducts ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...