Surcharging and cash discounting: the legal state in 2026
Surcharging is legal in most states in 2026 but capped and banned on debit, while cash discounting is protected nationwide. Here is the real legal state for retailers.
Card Networks
Card network news from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB.
Tools and vendors for card networks in 2026
Payments deep dive: Tools and vendors for card networks in 2026.
The 2026 card network rule changes US retailers should plan for
Payments deep dive: The 2026 card network rule changes US retailers should plan for.
How card networks handle chargebacks and what merchants should do
Payments deep dive: How card networks handle chargebacks and what merchants should do.
PCI DSS compliance for retailers without a compliance team
Payments deep dive: PCI DSS compliance for retailers without a compliance team.
Interchange fees explained in numbers retailers can use
Payments deep dive: Interchange fees explained in numbers retailers can use.
Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Discover compared for merchants
Payments deep dive: Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Discover compared for merchants.
How card networks really work behind every retail checkout
Payments deep dive: How card networks really work behind every retail checkout.