CHIPS Debit Card Processing Costs 
Stax
MARCH 13, 2025
Credit and debit cards have become the preferred payment methods for many, and it isn’t hard to see why. In 2023, 27% of all point-of-sale (POS) payments were made using credit cards while 23% were made with debit cards. This is a win-win situation for issuing banks and credit card payment networks.
Stax
MARCH 14, 2024
EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) chip card use has continued to expand in use since its tumultuous rollout in 2015. The EMV standard has now become a global standard for cards equipped with computer chips and the technology used to authenticate chip-card transactions.
Stax
OCTOBER 21, 2024
It splits transactions into three types—non-qualified, mid-qualified, and qualified—depending on the credit card type and payment mode used, and charges a different fee for each tier. Payments made with international cards, business cards, and specific high-benefit rewards cards are classified as non-qualified and have the highest fees.
Clearly Payments
MARCH 4, 2025
Whether you run a retail store, an e-commerce business, or a service-based company, the costs of accepting credit and debit cards add up quickly. However, one small business managed to save $10,000 a year on payment processing without sacrificing customer convenience. Here’s how they did it.
Stax
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Interchange fees are simply a cost of doing business. Understanding the concept of interchange fees is crucial for businesses looking to optimize their payment processing costs. The exact fee structure varies depending on factors like card type, transaction type, industry, and location.
Stax
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Interchange rates vary based on the type of card you are running. The more expensive it is for the credit card company to maintain the card–rewards, cashback, perks–the more expensive the interchange. In other words, debit cards are more economical while business credit cards are typically the most expensive.
Payment Savvy
JULY 3, 2024
Debit cards have become an indispensable part of our financial lives, with the majority of American adults, spanning all demographics, now possessing at least one debit card. Every merchant should prioritize taking the time to understand debit card processing to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction.
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