Surcharges news and trends

Holiday Shipping Costs Rise as FedEx and UPS Extend Surcharge Windows
Shipping // December 03, 2024

As the holiday shopping season begins earlier and lasts longer, shipping costs are rising sharply, creating additional challenges for retailers and consumers alike as FedEx and UPS extend their surcharge windows this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Update: Judge in Mastercard and Visa Settlement Case Posts 88-Page Opinion
Legal // July 02, 2024

After three days of sparse quotes and speculation, the New York Eastern District court judge presiding over the latest chapter in the proposed credit card swipe fee settlement between Visa, Mastercard and millions of merchants has posted her 88-page opinion. Get the Full Story Complete...

Consumers Are Tired of Merchant Surcharges and Tipflation
Economy // June 26, 2024

Merchant steering, which is a practice where retailers offer discounts to consumers if they use certain payment methods, could be getting eclipsed by surcharges and tipflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

PayJunction Adds Credit Card Surcharge Capabilities to Payment Acceptance Tool
Credit Cards // March 05, 2024

PayJunction added credit card surcharge capabilities to its No-code Payments Integration platform. 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,...

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Update: Judge in Mastercard and Visa Settlement Case Posts 88-Page Opinion

July 02, 2024
After three days of sparse quotes and speculation, the New York Eastern District court judge presiding over the latest chapter in the proposed credit card swipe fee settlement between Visa, Mastercard and millions of merchants has posted her 88-page opinion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

Consumers Are Tired of Merchant Surcharges and Tipflation

June 26, 2024
Merchant steering, which is a practice where retailers offer discounts to consumers if they use certain payment methods, could be getting eclipsed by surcharges and tipflation. Get the Full Story...

Nearly Three-Quarters of Cardholders Negatively View Retailers and Restaurants That Add a Credit Card Surcharge

May 19, 2023
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Merchants Seek Bottom-Line Benefits From Credit Card Surcharges

May 12, 2022
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Quick Reads
Amex CEO Condemns Merchant Surcharges

December 17, 2025
Speaking at a recent financial conference, American Express’ CEO offered a blunt opinion on surcharges. 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 […]

PayJunction Adds Credit Card Surcharge Capabilities to Payment Acceptance Tool

March 05, 2024
PayJunction added credit card surcharge capabilities to its No-code Payments Integration platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

New York Imposes New Limits on Credit Card Surcharges

February 11, 2024
New York state has begun requiring merchants to provide greater transparency about credit card fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Uber Slaps Another New Fee On The Customer

October 25, 2017
Uber is hitting passengers with some new fees, created to entice drivers who don’t want to wait for slow passengers, drive longer distances for out-of-the-way pickups or deal with last-minute...