A new state law prohibits merchants from adding surcharges to debit card transactions, but critics say the ban actually benefits the banks and credit card companies that created the fees. Supporters ...

A new consumer protection law prevents merchants from adding debit card surcharges, but businesses still have to pay banks ...

Opponents of the legislation argue it could impact Americans’ credit card rewards, while proponents argue otherwise.

Whether it’s through tapping-to-pay, swiping a card through a reader, or inserting a chip, card-based payment methods have ...

Using your credit card to pay for purchases is quick and easy. But that simple swipe can come with a lot of hidden fees, like “swipe fees” that keep going up. Doug Kantor, general counsel for the ...

That extra debit-card fee at checkout is now banned across Louisiana. The new law also creates a path for complaints, refunds ...

A customer can swipe a card at what appears to be an ordinary checkout terminal and unknowingly give criminals the information they need to steal ... Read More ...

For an industry that talks endlessly about member and customer engagement, banking has spent two decades building rewards infrastructure around the wrong card. Roughly 90% of Americans hold a debit ...

A new state law that went into effect Aug. 1 prohibits businesses in Louisiana from charging customers a surcharge for using a debit card.

For some local businesses, cash remains king. As credit card swipe fees increase and small shops grapple with rising costs — from utility bills to hourly wages and ingredients — some maintain a ...

Choosing how to pay abroad can significantly affect the cost of an international trip. From forex markups and exchange rates ...

Credit and debit card fees have increased 70% since 2019 and are raising prices for everyone.