There is an easy way for consumers to help small businesses. When possible, consider using cash, a debit card or a direct bank transfer.

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 reform messaging into the retailers' mobile apps.

WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) reintroduced the Credit Card Competition

Under a new bill introduced this month, Washington state could lead a nationwide charge in addressing the ballooning “swipe fee” problem; fees that cut into small businesses’ profit margins and raise the costs of goods. Given Washington’s status as ...

Every time you use your card, the credit card company adds a swipe fee of 2% to 4%. The Legislature should protect consumers and local merchants. | Opinion

Credit card fraud has become a constant and pervasive threat, and debit cards aren't immune to being stolen either. The Federal Trade Commission reported 66,090 instances of credit card fraud in 2020. Explore: GOBankingRates' Best Credit Cards for 2023 ...

With Target saying its data breach is much worse, here's what to watch for. Jan. 11, 2014— -- intro: Would you give a thief direct access to your checking account? No? Unfortunately, you may be doing just that by regularly using your debit card.