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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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

MAY 5, 2025

Additional charges can result from various circumstances, such as chargeback fees, Payment Card Industry (PCI) non-compliance fees , monthly minimum fees, and gateway fees. This incentivizes businesses to promote ACH payments as a cost-saving option for them and their customers. Is zero cost credit card processing actually free?

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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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Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

Are you struggling with resource constraints caused by soaring credit card processing costs? Credit card surcharging can help offset these expenses, but it can be tricky. TL;DR Credit card surcharging involves adding a fee to transactions with credit card payments, offsetting processing costs.

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EBizCharge

JUNE 28, 2024

Consequently, merchants cannot profit from these fees; their purpose is solely to cover processing costs. 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.

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