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Credit Card Surcharge Laws by State: The 2026 Merchant Compliance Guide

Credit Card Surcharge Laws by State: The 2026 Merchant Compliance Guide

by Carolina Aponte | Sep 12, 2026 | STRICTLY

Did you know that 34% of small businesses in the U.S. now add a surcharge to credit card transactions to protect their bottom line? If you feel like processing fees are a tax on your hard work, you aren’t alone. It’s frustrating to watch an average of 2.3%...
Credit Card Surcharge Rules by State: The 2026 Merchant Compliance Guide

Credit Card Surcharge Rules by State: The 2026 Merchant Compliance Guide

by Carolina Aponte | Aug 30, 2026 | STRICTLY

In 2026, manually tracking credit card surcharge rules by state is no longer just a headache; it’s a massive legal liability that could cost your business thousands in fines. You’ve probably noticed that rising merchant service costs are eating into your...
Compliant Credit Card Surcharging: The 2026 Merchant Guide

Compliant Credit Card Surcharging: The 2026 Merchant Guide

by Carolina Aponte | Aug 28, 2026 | STRICTLY

What if your monthly merchant statement arrived with a processing fee of exactly zero dollars? For most business owners, high processing costs are just an accepted tax on doing business. You’ve probably felt the sting of watching your margins evaporate with...
Surcharge Laws by State: The 2026 Merchant Guide to Compliance

Surcharge Laws by State: The 2026 Merchant Guide to Compliance

by Carolina Aponte | Jul 31, 2026 | STRICTLY

What if the fee you’re charging to offset processing costs is actually a ticking legal time bomb? Most merchants feel the sting of interchange fees that can reach 3.5% per sale, and it’s only natural to want to protect your margins. However, the shifting...

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