Total fees increased by more than $15 billion from the previous year. Last December, Rovertown partnered with Weigel's and St. Romain Oil Co., operator of Y-Not Stop c-stores, to integrate swipe fee ...

Data suggests that fees charged by banks and card networks were more than 25% higher than other estimates. "These outrageous fees drive up the price of almost everything consumers buy, and addressing ...

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The Senate sponsors of a bill that sought to rein in "swipe fees" imposed by credit card companies on taxes and tips are postponing the measure until next session. The delay will give sponsors more ...

Picture this: You walk into your favorite Michigan coffee shop, grab a latte, swipe your card and leave a tip. You assume that you’re fully supporting a local business, right? Not quite. Behind the ...

Credit card swipe fees, which are among the highest operating costs for retailers, are taking a bite out of household budgets, according to industry experts. When a credit or debit card is used, banks ...

The North Carolina legislature is preparing to address the state’s most pressing needs — from the high cost of living to education to healthcare. While these issue areas deserve attention, one in ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. The North Carolina legislature is preparing to address the state’s most pressing needs ...