Surcharges cover the swipe fees that Visa and Mastercard charge merchants. Customer transparency is key when it comes to surcharges. Only four states ban merchants from adding surcharges. Credit card ...

A 2% credit card surcharge can cancel out rewards -- unless your card earns more than that. Travel and premium cards may offer more value if points are used strategically. In some cases, paying the ...

Credit card surcharging is on the rise. Imposing a surcharge in a compliant manner is more than adding a fee at the point of sale. Below we review on a high level the legal and commercial ...

The fees aren't new, but they're noticeably on the rise and can cancel out — or exceed — your cash back or points. It can be aggravating, but there are a few tips on the menu to help. Many or all of ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office issued an alert to residents to be aware of a recent change in Kansas law that could affect their daily spending habits. As of ...

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 customers may experience a new level of complexity with transaction fees and even outright rejection. The Visa-Mastercard settlement announced this week, if approved by the court, could ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Office of the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Consumer Protection Division wants residents to be aware of a recent change in Kansas state law that may have an effect on ...

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Many businesses have started adding surcharges when a customer pays with a credit card. But is the ...