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 19, 2025

If you’re a business owner looking for ways to cut down on credit card processing costs, adding a surcharge might be one option worth considering. A credit card surcharge is a small fee passed along to the customer when they choose to pay with a credit card. Card network rules can be updated.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 30, 2025

What “free” credit card processing really means Despite what the headline might suggest, free credit card payment processing doesn’t mean no one is paying. In most cases, “free” means the payment processing cost is shifted from the business to the customer. These requirements aren’t optional.

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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. Surcharging: Is It Free Credit Card Processing For Small Businesses?

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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. But it has some drawbacks.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 30, 2025

This upfront notice helps ensure transparency and keeps your business in compliance with card network rules and state regulations. Online checkout notices Pre-transaction disclosure: Before the customer enters their payment info, there must be a clear notice that a surcharge will be added to credit card transactions.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 17, 2025

As payment processing costs continue to rise, many businesses are looking for ways to offset these fees. Two popular options—credit card surcharges and convenience fees —can help recover some of these costs. What Is a Credit Card Surcharge? Guidelines: Only applies to credit cards , not debit or prepaid cards.

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