Based on consumer and retailer survey data, our analysis shows that surcharging steers consumers away from using debit cards towards cash. Half of the observed difference in debit card payment shares across retailers can be explained by this surcharge effect. First calculations suggest that removing ...
Before we learned about CardX, we were reluctant to accept cards due to the high cost. With CardX, customers simply use a credit card and I get the full sale amount deposited to my account the next day. California Granite & Flooring ...
To avoid a credit card surcharge, you can pay with alternative methods such as cash, debit cards, or mobile payment apps. Some businesses also offer discounts for non-credit card payments, providing an incentive to choose other payment options that help avoid credit card surcharge. ...
If processing costs are built in to your prices, it’s possible that surcharging will allow you to lower prices across the board. This, in turn, could make your business more competitive, especially if most of your customers pay with cash, check, or debit cards. However, surcharging comes...
This setting permits an empirical analysis of the impact of surcharging card payments on merchant acceptance and consumer payment choice. Based on consumer and retailer survey data, our analysis shows that surcharging steers consumers away from using debit cards towards cash. Half of the observed ...