With clients preferringcredit card payment optionsover cash and debit, credit card surcharges have become an attractive model for legal professionals to offset processing fees at their firms. However, credit card surcharge laws vary by state and require considerable research before implementing them in...
Credit card laws by state Visa / Mastercard / Amex / Discover policies Should you surcharge your customers? How much can you surcharge? Credit card surcharges vs. convenience fees Credit card processing fees can be really expensive. So many businesses want to pass them on to customers through...
In the United States, for instance, the legality of credit card surcharging is determined at the state level, with varying restrictions. Some states prohibit surcharging, while others have specific requirements. Consulting local laws or seeking legal advice ensures compliance. Even where surcharging ...
This law which went into effect on February 11, 2024 amends and clarifies New York’s existing credit card surcharge law. According to the Governor'swebsite,this law is designed to limit credit card surcharges to the amount charged to the business by the credit card company, and require bu...
Credit card surcharge rules and laws 2023 Posted on August 9, 2023 by Christine Speedy Looking for a credit card surcharging solution to offset expenses? The rules vary across multiple card brands and terms of acceptance. Here’s an updated review of who can surcharge, what card types, and...
Other credit card processing rules and laws retailers must be aware of include the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), which aim to reduce credit card fraud. 4. You can’t surcharge debit card transactions. Even ...
Surcharge vs. Zero Credit Card ProcessingThere's really no such thing as zero-fee processing. Zero credit card processors simply let you pass these fees to your customers. These fees, now "surcharges," are paid by your customers whenever they pay with credit cards. Here are the rules you...
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If your business operates in multiple states, you can still add a surcharge in states that allow the practice — just not in the ones with bans. You’ll want to verify that you’re compliant with each state’s credit card surcharge laws as well. ...
Although you should be careful with this strategy and make sure you follow all state and local laws and credit card policies, some small businesses choose to pass credit card processing fees along to their customers. This can be done via a credit card surcharge, a cash discount program or a...