Credit Card Fees news and trends

SMBs Stand to Gain From Visa and Mastercard ‘Swipe Fees’ Settlement

November 10, 2025
Chase Debuts Sapphire Card With $795 Annual Fee
Credit Cards // June 18, 2025

Chase has introduced substantial changes to its Chase Sapphire Reserve card, its premium travel card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Report: European Commission Looking Into Visa and Mastercard Fees
Regulation // May 23, 2025

The European Commission is reportedly looking into fees charged by Visa and Mastercard in a move that could lead to a formal probe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

ABA Urges Fed to Withdraw Proposed Debit Interchange Fee Cap
Bank Regulation // December 16, 2024

The American Bankers Association (ABA) said the proposed amendments to Regulation II that would cap debit card interchange fees are “fundamentally flawed and should not be finalized.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Mastercard and Consumer Advocate Agree to Settle British Swipe Fee Lawsuit
Mastercard // December 03, 2024

Mastercard and a consumer advocate reportedly reached an agreement in principle to settle a long-running British lawsuit regarding card fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Interviews & Exclusives
CFPB Targets Medical Debt — That Could Increase the Cost of Healthcare

June 24, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) rules that seek to remove medical debt from credit reports and cap card late fees are proving wildly popular with the general public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

UK Regulator Opens the Door for Credit Card Data Reporting Mandates

May 21, 2024
Higher fees from the payments networks across the pond have not translated into better service, according to a new report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Instant Payments Promise Better Consumer Experiences and Merchant Efficiencies

February 24, 2023
There’s a not-far-off future where plastic credit and debit cards will be less popular with rising consumer groups drawn to instant payments, and that’s OK with merchants, who will save...

Merchants Seek Bottom-Line Benefits From Credit Card Surcharges

May 12, 2022
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SMBs Stand to Gain From Visa and Mastercard ‘Swipe Fees’ Settlement

November 10, 2025
Visa and Mastercard have announced an updated settlement in a 20-year legal battle with merchants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Chase Debuts Sapphire Card With $795 Annual Fee

June 18, 2025
Chase has introduced substantial changes to its Chase Sapphire Reserve card, its premium travel card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Report: European Commission Looking Into Visa and Mastercard Fees

May 23, 2025
The European Commission is reportedly looking into fees charged by Visa and Mastercard in a move that could lead to a formal probe. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

ABA Urges Fed to Withdraw Proposed Debit Interchange Fee Cap

December 16, 2024
The American Bankers Association (ABA) said the proposed amendments to Regulation II that would cap debit card interchange fees are “fundamentally flawed and should not be finalized.” Get the Full...