Visa and Mastercard are increasing credit card merchant fees. Impact on rewards programs and consumers discussed. Analysis of the Wall Street Journal report.

Opponents, including Visa and Mastercard, say the bill would reduce the security of credit card transactions and would lead to a reduction in rewards programs. Investor Alert: Our 10 best stocks ...

Credit-card companies look to be under a political microscope once again as senators announced a new bill that would target Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. What possible credit-card legislation ...

A bipartisan House bill introduced Monday calls for more competition in the credit-card market and takes aim at Visa and Mastercard. House Representatives Peter Welch (D., Vt.) and Lance Gooden (R ...

For years, merchants have battled banks and payment processors over credit card processing fees. That fight has risen to a fever pitch now that a bipartisan bill to curb those fees is on the table.

The bill, which could be introduced as soon as this week, aims to create more competition among U.S. credit-card networks, a sector where Visa and Mastercard have long dominated. Sen.

While credit card debt for May 2025 technically set a record, topping May 2024 by 3 percent, it actually marks an 8 percent ...

Credit card rewards can almost feel like free money. The best cards offer points or cash back rewards on all your purchases, ...

Mastercard Gold Card basics. Annual fee: $995 ($295 for each Authorized User added to the account). Welcome bonus: None. Rewards: 2% value for airfare redemptions and 2% value for cash back ...

If you pay your credit card bill in full each month and don't regularly use more than 30% of your credit limit, timing doesn't matter much as long as it is on or before the due date.

We’ve all been there: Things get hectic, your mind is in a million places, and you forget to pay your credit card bill by its due date. It’s understandable — everyone makes mistakes.