Every time a card terminal chirps and a sale goes through, a small slice of that purchase is quietly carved off and routed ...

With three years spent researching, comparing, and testing software products, Tyler Webb is an expert on all things telecommunications. With work featured on GetVoIP.com, he's written over 150 ...

Retail payments have changed significantly over the past few years. What was once a simple swipe-and-sign process has evolved ...

Legislation was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate that will inject a dose of free market competition into the world of credit cards—alleviating a big financial headache for small businesses. You ...

Many small businesses are facing increased financial strain due to swipe fees, which can average around 2%. It’s an added financial challenge for entrepreneurs. It’s one thing that customers love, but ...

Federal legislation was recently introduced to address the high fees businesses fork over every time a customer pays with a credit card. It’s an expense that’s required whether plastic is swiped ...

Courtney Reilly-Larke is the deputy editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. Previously, she was the associate editor of personal finance at MoneySense. She was also managing editor of Best Health Magazine ...

Every time a customer at a convenience store pays with a credit card, the store is forced to pay a fee. In 2024, major credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard swiped $148 billion from businesses ...