The percentage of credit card accounts that were at least 90 days past due hit a 12-year high at the end of 2024.

Is that extra 4% credit card surcharge just business—or something more? Locals are divided over restaurant credit card fees, ...

The issue is that the IRS adds processing fees to credit card payments. On the other hand, if you don't pay your bill in full and on time, you could be looking at serious interest charges.

Credit card spending has grown significantly over the past decade, leading to higher costs for businesses. For retail executives, finding ways to reduce these processing fees is crucial to improving ...

But over time, credit card companies and banks have learned how to game the system and swipe fees have gone off the rails while the cost of processing a transaction has actually declined.