Stax

JULY 7, 2025

In this post, we’ll explore what surcharging entails and how it helps you tap into zero percent credit card processing. TL;DR Surcharging is a method for businesses to offset credit card processing costs by passing them on to customers. To understand surcharging, you have first to understand credit card processing costs.

Credit Cards

Stax

JUNE 24, 2025

TL;DR Credit card processing fees eat into the profits of small businesses. Unfortunately, they’re unavoidable, and most companies can’t afford to refuse credit card payments. Surcharging offers a way to pass credit card processing costs to the customer, letting businesses keep their earnings.

Credit Cards

The Payments Association

JUNE 16, 2025

Momentum for open banking solutions will continue growing beyond this year, so merchants need flexible and scalable payment processes that meet consumers' evolving needs for fast and secure payments."

Innovation

Clearly Payments

AUGUST 14, 2024

North America Payment Processing Fees Merchants in the United States and Canada face some of the highest payment processing fees in the world, with average rates ranging between 2.3% Additionally, the use of alternative payment methods like mobile wallets (e.g., for credit cards and 0.2%

Process

Stax

JANUARY 10, 2024

Viewing these costs individually makes it easier to understand what is contributing to your credit card processing costs and where you may be able to save money. Interchange fees An interchange fee is paid by the merchant’s acquiring bank to the issuing bank every time a credit card transaction is made.

Credit Cards

Stax

JANUARY 24, 2024

Credit cards remain a favored way of making payments among customers. However, the idea of applying a credit card surcharge to offset the processing cost of credit cards has always been a hotly debated topic. Next, inform your acquiring bank about your intent, again, 30 days in advance.

Credit Cards

Stax

JANUARY 24, 2024

Credit cards remain a favored way of making payments among customers. However, the idea of applying a credit card surcharge to offset the processing cost of credit cards has always been a hotly debated topic. Next, inform your acquiring bank about your intent, again, 30 days in advance.

Credit Cards