by Carolina Aponte | Sep 16, 2026 | STRICTLY
That sign on your counter announcing a 3% credit card fee might look like a simple cost-saving measure, but in 2026, it could be a $1,000 mistake. Since the implementation of SB 478, the way businesses handle the california credit card surcharge law has shifted from...
by Carolina Aponte | Sep 6, 2026 | STRICTLY
What if that 3% to 4% chunk disappearing from every credit card sale wasn’t a mandatory cost of doing business, but an optional one? When comparing dual pricing vs surcharge options, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the maze of state-specific bans and the...
by Carolina Aponte | Aug 8, 2026 | STRICTLY
If you’re still adding a 3% fee at the checkout screen in 2026, you aren’t just offsetting costs; you’re essentially handing a class-action lawyer the keys to your business. It’s frustrating to watch over 3% of every sale disappear into...
by Carolina Aponte | Jun 4, 2026 | STRICTLY
If you’re still adding a surprise 3% fee at the end of a checkout, you might be accidentally inviting a letter from the California Attorney General. Staying on top of the California credit card surcharge rules has become a complex challenge since SB 478, the...
