Discover what the merchant discount rate (MDR) is, why it's important for businesses, and how typical fees range. Learn how MDR affects transactions and pricing.

Today (November 10, 2025), credit card company Visa (NYSE:V) has issued a statement a potential legal settlement in the Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation. The ...

For many people, credit cards are a part of everyday life. There’s a good chance you’ve got a card or two in your wallet and that you regularly use them for payments. But there’s more to cards than ...

Visa and Mastercard have a potential deal with retailers that would lower fees for merchants, potentially lowering prices but threatening prized consumer rewards. The deal, which is still subject to ...

When a merchant accepts credit card payments, it pays an interchange fee charged by the credit card company to process each card transaction. Interchange fees can chip away at a merchant’s bottom line ...

Businesses are changing how they accept payments, from credit card surcharges to going cashless. Find out why and how customers are reacting.

Mississippi small businesses face challenges from high credit card processing fees, also known as "swipe fees." These fees, typically 2-4% of a sale, cost U.S. business owners an estimated $148 ...