Merchant Fees news and trends

Fed Will Float Reduced Debit Card Fees for Merchants
Payment Methods // October 18, 2023

The Federal Reserve is reportedly ready to propose reducing debit card fees for 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...

UK Tribunal Halts Proposed Class-Action Lawsuits Against Mastercard and Visa
Credit Cards // June 08, 2023

Proposed lawsuits against Mastercard and Visa in the United Kingdom have been halted. 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....

Italy Reshapes Pro-Cash Strategy Amid Surge in Digital Payment Adoption
Cash // January 15, 2023

Leading up to final approval, payments-related aspects of Italy’s 2023 budget were hotly debated. 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...

Retailers Bristle at Mastercard Installment-Payment Terms
Mastercard // August 12, 2022

A new 3% purchase-price charge from Mastercard when customers use a new installment-payment plan has angered some retailers, a Bloomberg report said, which notes that retailers will be enrolled in the program automatically but will be able to withdraw. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Italy Reshapes Pro-Cash Strategy Amid Surge in Digital Payment Adoption

January 15, 2023
Leading up to final approval, payments-related aspects of Italy’s 2023 budget were hotly debated. 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 marketing […]

Getting Skinny With It: SMBs And The Cost of Payments

June 20, 2017
Our latest Data Drivers finds Karen Webster chewing the fat with Suneera Madhani, CEO and founder of Fattmerchant. The skinny? How to slim down those processing fees and monthly statements.

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Discover’s Pulse Network Settles Antitrust Suit Against Visa

June 16, 2024
Discover’s Pulse Network has settled a 10-year-old antitrust suit against Visa. 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 marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

UK Tribunal Halts Proposed Class-Action Lawsuits Against Mastercard and Visa

June 08, 2023
Proposed lawsuits against Mastercard and Visa in the United Kingdom have been halted. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Retailers Bristle at Mastercard Installment-Payment Terms

August 12, 2022
A new 3% purchase-price charge from Mastercard when customers use a new installment-payment plan has angered some retailers, a Bloomberg report said, which notes that retailers will be enrolled in...

Square Defends New Pricing Model Amid Growing Merchant Costs

September 26, 2019
Square is defending its decision to boost costs for smaller transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...