Discover what the merchant discount rate (MDR) is, why it's important for businesses, and how typical fees range. Learn how MDR affects transactions and pricing.

Businesses may ask you to pay credit card surcharges, also known as checkout fees, when you pay with a credit card. These fees make credit card purchases more costly, even if it' ...

A 20-year feud ends in a deal that could alter swipe fees and rewards programs. Money; Getty Images An accord reached in a 20-year feud between credit card issuers and stores could change the way you ...