We all know how convenient it is to swipe our credit cards for everyday purchases. In fact, as of 2022, 82% of U.S. adults had a credit card, making it the most common consumer lending product. In ...

Credit card processing allows businesses to accept debit and credit card transactions, boosting sales and customer satisfaction in the process. Here’s how it works.

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 ...

For most small UK businesses it’s impossible to avoid taking customer payments by credit card. But the fees from these transactions can quickly eat into profits, making it particularly difficult for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Credit card fraud is the most common form of identity theft, according to the FTC. Nearly 450,000 cases of credit card fraud were reported to the FTC in 2024, and 416,579 cases were reported in 2023.

Walmart Inc. customers will soon have the option to pay directly from their bank accounts with instant transfers for online purchases. The enhanced feature is a flash point in the escalating tensions ...

The right credit card in your wallet can make your regular spending go a long way. Credit cards are convenient financial tools, offering better consumer protections than debit cards while helping ...

Running a business comes with enough challenges—managing operations, serving customers and staying ahead of competitors. But there may be a silent drain on your profits that often goes unnoticed: A ...

Families aren’t the only ones who’ve been struggling with affordability for years. So have the small businesses that power the American economy and create the majority of new jobs. There’s no shortage ...