— -- When gas prices edged above $4 a gallon earlier this spring, the Merchants Payments Coalition, a group that represents retailers, said "hidden fees" charged by banks and card processing ...

Americans currently use debit cards and credit cards for nearly 82% of their payments and purchases, almost double the share as recently as 2003. In 2022, they used debit cards 98 billion times for ...

Data suggests that fees charged by banks and card networks were more than 25% higher than other estimates. "These outrageous fees drive up the price of almost everything consumers buy, and addressing ...

Total fees increased by more than $15 billion from the previous year. Last December, Rovertown partnered with Weigel's and St. Romain Oil Co., operator of Y-Not Stop c-stores, to integrate swipe fee ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Credit, debit and prepaid cards issued in the US were used to pay for $11.903 trillion in goods and services in 2024, a new record. Also a ...

Payment processing shouldn’t feel confusing or unfair. With Free Clover POS and zero-fee programs, Merchant Marvels helps business owners modernize operations while protecting their bottom line.

Learn what dormancy fees are, their impact on bank, gift, and prepaid cards, and how to avoid them. Understand essential ...

This article discusses how debit and credit cards work, including their pros and cons. It ends with some helpful tips and strategies for responsible card use.