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How Much Do Credit Card Companies Charge Merchants?

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If POS hardware is being offered as part of the merchant’s payment plan, it will also include the cost of hardware. PCI compliance fees. This fee helps payment processors maintain compliance with the latest Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements for secure online transactions.

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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

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Address Verification System (AVS) A system that compares the billing address provided by the cardholder with the address on file with the card issuer to verify the authenticity of a transaction. Payment Terminal A physical device used to process payment card transactions.

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