The Federal Reserve is preparing a proposal that would lower the fees merchants pay to many banks when consumers shop with debit cards. Today, merchants pay large card issuers 21 cents plus 0.05% of ...

Merchant accounts are essential if you want to run a business that accepts debit and credit card payments. Not doing so can impede on your ability to attract customers and grow your business. Luckily, ...

Two of the world's largest credit card networks, Visa and Mastercard, as well as the banks that issue cards with them, agreed to settle a decadeslong antitrust case brought upon by merchants. The ...

Local retailers get equal billing with national merchants like Walmart in a new merchant-funded rewards program developed by credit unions. As merchants seek alternatives to paying swipe fees ...

If you're about to open a new shop, you must be aware of the ever-growing threat of credit card chargeback scams, which cost merchants significant losses that exceed original transaction amounts.

Banks are sounding the alarm about President Donald Trump's call for a 10% cap on credit card rates, though merchant groups are applauding another move from the President that could tighten card ...

From building or improving your credit score to earning rewards for everyday purchases, credit cards are as common as ...