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How Much Do Credit Card Companies Charge Merchants?

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The exact rate can vary based on several factors, including the type of card used (debit or credit), the card brand (Visa, MasterCard, etc.), The size of the full interchange fee is determined by the card brand i.e. Visa or Mastercard. This fee is a percentage of the transaction amount, often ranging from about 1.5%

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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. Average Ticket Size The average dollar amount of each transaction processed by the merchant.

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