Swipe fees on credit and debit card purchases topped $198 billion in 2025, which is a record high and an increase of more ...

Is lawmaking the way forward on swipe fees?

Visa and Mastercard say they've reached a deal to resolve a long-running battle with businesses over "swipe fees." But retailers and restaurants say it doesn't go far enough. Visa and Mastercard say ...

Once a credit card swipe crosses the $5,000 mark, the transaction stops being routine and starts triggering a series of behind-the-scenes checks, score calculations, and banking rules that most people ...