EBizCharge

JUNE 26, 2025

Restaurant owners operate on thin margins, and credit card processing fees can quietly eat into profits. This article will explore the legal landscape and best practices for surcharging in the restaurant industry. Best Practices for Surcharging Restaurants must walk a fine line between profitability and customer experience.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 27, 2025

Whether you’re a local shop, a service-based business, or an eCommerce brand, the fees you pay to accept credit card payments can eat into your profits. This guide will walk you through the basics of credit card surcharging in Canada, from legal background and card network rules to disclosure requirements and best practices.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 25, 2025

If your business accepts credit cards, you’ve likely wondered whether you can pass processing fees on to your customers. Credit card surcharging lets you do just that but doing it the right way is essential. Between card network rules, signage requirements, and state regulations, there’s a lot to keep track of.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 24, 2025

They’re treated differently under both state laws and card network rules. Some states, like Connecticut and Massachusetts, still ban the practice. Some states, like Connecticut and Massachusetts, still ban the practice. Before applying a small business credit card surcharge, it’s essential to do your homework.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 27, 2025

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. Businesses should be cautious about choosing a provider and ensure that the software they use follows current state regulations and card network rules.

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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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Stax

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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. Credit card networks like Mastercard and Visa set a universal limit of 4% on these fees.

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