Educational topics for merchants.
Plain-English explanations of the parts of the Settlement most likely to affect your business.
Surcharging
When and how you can add a fee to card transactions to offset acceptance costs.
Dual Pricing
Displaying two prices — one for cash, one for card — clearly and lawfully.
Steering & Discounts
Encouraging customers toward lower-cost payment methods with discounts and messaging.
Network Rules
How Visa and Mastercard rules interact with your rights under the Settlement.
Your Rights Under the Settlement
A plain-English overview of what changed for merchants and what you can now do.
Putting It Into Practice
Practical steps for training staff, updating signage, and configuring your POS.
Merchant Buying Groups
How joining together with other merchants can lower your cost of accepting cards.