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How are Interchange Fees Calculated?

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In 2023, 27% of all point-of-sale (POS) payments were made using credit cards while 23% were made with debit cards. Transactions at points-of-sale where a customer physically swipes or inserts their card have lower interchange fees. Transaction type Again, the larger the risk, the higher the interchange fee.

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What is a Payment Processing System and How Does It Work?

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On top of that, 69% of Americans online in 2023 said they used digital payment methods to make a purchase. It links the merchants eCommerce store or point of sale (POS) system and the financial networks involved. According to the US Federal Reserve in 2022, general-purpose card payments reached $153.3 trillion in value.

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Credit Card Surcharge Guidance: A State-by-State Overview of Surcharging Laws

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billion in fees for accepting Mastercard and Visa credit cards in 2023. This is where partnering with a payment processing provider like CardX by Stax can be especially useful. Brick-and-mortar stores have to install signage at every point of sale (POS) and entrances that explain surcharge fees to customers.

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How to Select the Best POS System for Small Business

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Years ago, point-of-sale (POS) systems were reserved for large enterprises with big budgets. Today, a small business is barely complete without a POS system. If you feel left out, the good news is that there’s a POS system out there ideal for your business. Finding one for your business can be overwhelming.

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Vantiv Worldpay Merchant Services by FIS

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The FIS and Worldpay Separation in 2024 Despite the high expectations following the merger, FIS announced in 2023 that it would be spinning off Worldpay into a separate company. Stax and Worldpay: A Powerful Partnership Stax is one of the largest Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs) partnered with Worldpay.

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Everything You Need To Know about Merchant Processing and How To Choose the Right Solution for Your Needs

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Depending on the business type, merchant processing solutions are of two types: Point-of-sale (POS) systems POS systems are a popular payment collection system, with more than 93,300 companies using them in the US alone. In comparison, POS systems are ideal for businesses that operate from one single location.

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What is a Payment Gateway and How Does It Work?

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In fact, research from 2023 shows that 69% of Americans said they’ve used a digital payment method in the past 3 months when making a purchase. It’s also the software in your POS system or card readers that processes the customer’s payment data in a brick-and-mortar setting. A payment gateway is a must-have for online stores.