Walmart Inc. customers will soon have the option to pay directly from their bank accounts with instant transfers for online purchases. The enhanced feature is a flash point in the escalating tensions ...

September 15, 2025 - US merchants are cautiously optimistic that a federal district court's decision in Corner Post, Inc. v. Bd. of Governors of Fed. Rsrv. Sys., No. 1:21-CV-00095, 2025 WL 2253474, (D ...

Credit card fraud is the most common form of identity theft, according to the FTC. Nearly 450,000 cases of credit card fraud were reported to the FTC in 2024, and 416,579 cases were reported in 2023.

We all know how convenient it is to swipe our credit cards for everyday purchases. In fact, as of 2022, 82% of U.S. adults had a credit card, making it the most common consumer lending product. In ...

The reintroduction of the Credit Card Competition Act in January 2026 has major implications for the U.S. payments infrastructure, with the potential to fundamentally alter the competitive dynamics of ...

While many Americans worry about tariffs potentially boosting inflation, merchants continue to warn of a cost increase that's already certain: credit card swipe fees. Banks, card processors and ...

The right credit card in your wallet can make your regular spending go a long way. Credit cards are convenient financial tools, offering better consumer protections than debit cards while helping ...

When it comes to processing credit card payments, you have to spend money to make money. Every player in the payments value chain, including the issuer, acquirer or processor and card network, deducts ...

Credit card processing fees are essential charges for card payments. Explore the types, rates, and tips to manage these costs effectively. While we’re not completely cashless yet—I still pay for my ...