We get a lot of questions surrounding the ability for merchants to charge their customers a surcharge or convenience fee for accepting credit cards. This post will attempt to provide a thorough overview of when convenience fees can be charged according to card regulations.  We have also included excerpts from Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express of the specific rules that govern the application of convenience fees.  And if you are really interested and want nighttime reading, we have also included links to the complete operating regulations of these card brands here. Continue Reading »

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