Credit card processing fees hit a record $198.25B in 2025. See 2026 interchange rates by network, card type, and pricing ...

Many business owners feel overwhelmed trying to decode processing statements, especially when margins already feel tight. You might wonder whether you are paying more than you should or if hidden ...

Credit cards don’t have to empty your wallet. In fact, some fees can be bypassed altogether if you understand how they work.

Jason Lavery — who owns a brewpub in Erie, Pennsylvania — paid $40,000 in credit card processing fees last year alone, forcing him to make a tough decision: Add a surcharge to credit card payments or ...

Credit card processing fees range 1.7-2.05% in-person and 2.25-3.25% online. PCI non-compliance costs $10-100/month; security breach audits average $36,000.

Jerod Morales is a deputy editor at Forbes Advisor and a travel rewards expert. He took a deep dive into points and miles in 2016, searching for a way to make travel both possible and affordable for ...