Kansas Credit Card Surcharge Laws Credit card surcharge laws in Kansas have changed quite a bit over the years—with the most recent iteration going into effect for January 2025. Whether you’re a consumer who’s worried about being ripped off or you’re a merchant who...
Colorado Credit Card Surcharge Laws In recent years, credit card surcharging has been one of the hottest topics in the payments space for merchants and consumers alike. While it’s legal to surcharge credit card transactions in most states (including Colorado),...
Debit Card Processing (Fees Explained) The best merchants offer as many different payment options as possible, including debit cards. If your company is processing millions of dollars in debit card transactions each year, those fees can add up fairly quickly....
Versapay Review: Rates and Insider Take (2025) Whether you’re thinking of using Versapay for payment processing or you’re a current Versapay customer, this in-depth guide covers insider information that you won’t find anywhere else on the web. Read on to learn more...
Credit Card Fraud Statistics (2025) The widespread acceptance of credit and debit cards has changed how we process payments. Cash represents just 16% of all in-person transactions, meaning plastic and digital wallets have penetrated far and beyond the ecommerce...
Shift4 Payments: Rate Increases, Fees, & Updates (2025) Here at Merchant Cost Consulting, we’re always staying up to date with the latest updates, fees, and rate increases from credit card processors. Below you’ll find the most recent updates for Shift4...
ISO vs. ISV in Payment Processing: Key Differences Explained ISOs and ISVs both play crucial roles in the payment processing industry. They both work directly with businesses to provide a range of solutions and often a more personalized touch compared to direct...
Fullsteam Review: Pros, Cons, Pricing & Statement Audit (2025) Whether you’re thinking about using Fullsteam for payment processing or you’re a current Fullsteam customer who’s looking for more information, you’ve come to the right place. We have several...
Bank of America Merchant Services - Interchange Rates & Fee Updates (2025) Here at Merchant Cost Consulting, we’re always striving to keep our readers and clients informed with noteworthy information in the payments industry. This useful resource is updated...
Payment Processing Industry News — November 2024 To help you keep pace with the latest news in the payments space, I’ve compiled a monthly roundup of the latest headlines. Here’s what’s happening this month: Processor Rate Increases Three major processors announced...
