EBizCharge

JUNE 19, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s legal to add a surcharge when someone pays with a debit card, you’re not alone. No, debit card surcharging isn’t legal in the U.S. The rules behind it come from a mix of card network policies, federal law, and state regulations. Can you surcharge a debit card?

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Payment Savvy

JULY 3, 2024

Understanding debit card processing fees is important for any business that takes card payments. What Are Debit Card Processing Fees? Debit card processing fees are charges that businesses must pay every time they accept a debit card payment.

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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

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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