If so, you'll be really happy to learn that non-qualified rates are primarily a figment of your processor's imagination. They are often used to increase profits through the practice of excessive surcharging. Non-qualified rates can be easily avoided, and this article will show you how to rid yourself of non-qualified fees. The Frustration of N...

We're leaving this article here for historical reference, but will not be updating it. Instead, new information about the Fixed Acquirer Network Fee (FANF) can be found at the post linked above. Visa has announced a new Network Participation Fee and pricing structure in response to the Durbin Amendment. Part of the amendment allows merchants to ...

First of all, what does "credit card processing fees" actually mean? There are several different rates and fees that make up your total processing cost. In this article I'll explain the different aspects that contribute to the fees to give you a solid understanding of who's charging what and which areas of cost you can control. Not looking for e...

Often shortened from “interchange reimbursement fees,” interchange refers to a set of categories that are used to determine the rates for individual card transactions. Every category has requirements for eligibility and a rate associated. Those rates change at the card brands' discretion, typically twice a year. Interchange can be a complex topi...