EBizCharge

JUNE 26, 2025

From understanding the rules to selecting the right technology partner, every step matters in ensuring a seamless rollout. Research Surcharge Laws Understand federal guidelines and credit card network rules Check state laws to confirm surcharge legality in your location Consult legal counsel to ensure full compliance 2.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 27, 2025

The customer pays the full transaction amount, including the fee, and the business receives the base sale amount, effectively eliminating payment processing costs from their side. It’s worth noting that while many payment processing solutions now support no-cost credit card processing, not all do so in a compliant way.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 19, 2025

Compliance and Legality Before you roll out a surcharge program, you need to understand the rules that govern how it must be implemented. You need to check state laws and card network rules. Visa, Mastercard and other networks require merchants to register their intent to surcharge.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 23, 2025

One option on the table is adding a credit card surcharge—a small extra fee to help cover your costs. But here’s the catch: surcharge rules are a patchwork of federal guidelines, state laws, and card network rules. And the card networks like Visa and Mastercard have their own rulebooks.

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EBizCharge

JULY 1, 2025

Visa and Mastercard have their own rules, and so do various states. That’s why businesses looking to pass on processing costs need a system that’s not only flexible but also helps keep them on the right side of the law. If you ever need to adjust your policy, it’s just a few clicks not a process overhaul.

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Stax

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This is good news because it means you won’t have to inflate your base prices to cover payment processing fees. That said, you can’t just decide and impose credit card surcharges overnight. It requires stringent adherence to regulatory guidelines and card network rules, from surcharge caps to disclosure requirements.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They significantly impact the cost of accepting card payments. Understanding interchange fees enables merchants to effectively manage processing costs, negotiate better rates, make informed decisions about card acceptance, and ensure compliance with payment industry standards.

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