Payment Savvy

JULY 12, 2024

Complexity of Implementation: Ensuring compliance with various card network rules and state laws can be complicated. Legal Considerations for Convenience Fees Before implementing convenience fees , it’s crucial to understand the legal landscape and card network rules that govern these charges.

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Payments Source

JULY 8, 2020

The role of EMVCo — which is often seen as an extension of the card brands that deals only with chip-based EMV plastic cards— has come into sharper focus.

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Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

election could move the cannabis industry closer to the mainstream, but legal dispensaries will still have to deal with workarounds to accept card or mobile payments. The upcoming U.S.

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Clearly Payments

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Collaboration with the Analyst: Advises on handling complex chargeback cases and navigating card network rules. Legal Advisor: The Protector In complex or high-value disputes, the legal advisor ensures compliance with regulations and assists in developing a robust defense during the representment process.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 20, 2017

In the meantime, and in line with best practice, we recommend that individuals closely monitor their payment card account statements. Payment card network rules generally state that cardholders are not responsible for such charges.”. If there are unauthorized charges, individuals should immediately notify their bank.

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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. This is good news because it means you won’t have to inflate your base prices to cover payment processing fees.

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Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

Let’s now proceed to the final compliance that requires your attention: the card networks you engage with. Navigating Card Network Rules Credit card brands and financial institutions enforce PCI DSS compliance. They have unique rules, validation criteria, and compliance expectations you must adhere to.

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Payments Source

MARCH 12, 2019

To successfully create new payment forms and uses, it’s critical to have a highly functioning team developing and promoting their ideas — something Colleen Taylor has fully embraced at Mastercard.

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Payments Source

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

P2P transfer apps aren't just for splitting the rent — they can also be portals to a wider array of financial services, as Canada’s national Interac debit network plans to prove.

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Stax

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This strategy offers transparency and allows businesses to maintain their profit margins while offsetting the cost of processing card payments. It’s important to note that the legality of surcharging varies by location and is subject to regulations and card network rules.

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Payments Source

JUNE 17, 2019

Payments Canada is proposing to allow delayed transaction authorization to enable debit cards to be used in open-loop transit — and the change could affect far more than commuters.

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Payments Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

In the U.S., Visa Direct has emerged as one of the few go-to tools for fast payments in a market that is overdue for such options. The product's true test begins now, as Visa launches it in Europe, where faster payments options are far more plentiful.

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Payments Source

JANUARY 14, 2020

The specific impetus for the Federal Trade Commission's inquiry into Visa and Mastercard's debit transaction routing processes is not entirely clear, but it likely stems from the effect that advanced payments technology has had on Durbin amendment compliance.

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Payments Source

DECEMBER 14, 2017

As Mastercard, Discover and American Express all plan to drop signature authentication at the point of sale, Visa is largely mum on the topic. But does it really need to weigh in?

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Payments Source

APRIL 6, 2018

MoviePass has purchased Moviefone, the movie listing and information service, in a deal that gives momentum to a business that owes its success to honor-all-cards rules.

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Payments Source

JANUARY 8, 2018

Visa did not attribute its shutdown to the use of bitcoin, but the incident is a further reminder — as if one was needed — that cryptocurrencies' volatility extends beyond their dramatic pricing swings.

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Payments Source

JANUARY 26, 2018

MoviePass has pulled its participation from 10 AMC movie theaters following disagreement over the theaters’ support of MoviePass’ $9.95 monthly movie subscription model, which uses a Mastercard to guarantee payment through its app.

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Payments Source

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Two Mastercard issuers have enabled Mastercard’s True Name feature for customers who opt to use their preferred name on credit, debit and prepaid cards instead of their legal name, to support gender inclusion.

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Payment Savvy

JULY 3, 2024

Charge Your Customers a Small Fee for Using a Debit Card: Consider passing on some or all of the processing fees to customers by implementing a small surcharge for debit card transactions. Ensure compliance with card network rules and regulations when implementing this strategy.

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Payments Source

JULY 24, 2018

Under its new chargeback rules, Visa retired one of the chargeback codes that merchants almost always lost — "transaction not recognized," formerly listed as Chargeback Reason Code 75.

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Payments Source

OCTOBER 18, 2018

American Express Co.’s s quest to be accepted everywhere from the corner bodega to the nail salon down the street is paying off.

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Payments Source

JUNE 15, 2018

Visa has moved to cut its debit transaction fees in India by 95%, bringing it more in line with RuPay, India’s state-run domestic debit scheme.

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Payments Source

JANUARY 18, 2019

Even though American Express received pre-approval to provide transaction settlement services in China more than a year ago, it is playing the waiting game to get those wheels in motion amid a fiery political climate.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 28, 2024

It’s imperative for merchants to calculate these fees accurately and ensure that any surcharge reflects the true cost of processing to remain compliant with card network rules and avoid the appearance of price inflation. Consequently, merchants cannot profit from these fees; their purpose is solely to cover processing costs.

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Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Payment Card Network Rules: Visa, Mastercard, and other credit card networks have their own sets of rules and standards governing the operation of their networks. It establishes maximum hold periods for check deposits and outlines requirements for expedited availability of certain types of checks.

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Segpay

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Adopting these habits requires initial effort but saves exponentially more over time. Think carefully before outsourcing key payment functions that impact top and bottom-line results.

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Clearly Payments

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Skills Required: Attention to detail, familiarity with card network rules, and proficiency in analyzing transaction data. Employee Training : Keep your team updated on card network rules and dispute resolution techniques. Monitor KPIs : Track metrics such as chargeback ratio, win rate, and resolution time.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 20, 2025

In most cases, card network rules state that cardholders have up to 120 days from the date they purchased to file a chargeback. Compounding this issue is the fact that chargebacks are unpredictable and vary in cadence.

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