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Amex CEO Condemns Merchant Surcharges

Amex CEO Condemns Merchant Surcharges
Amex CEO Condemns Merchant Surcharges
December 17, 2025  |  Credit Cards

Speaking at a recent financial conference, American Express’ CEO offered a blunt opinion on surcharges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Holiday Shipping Costs Rise as FedEx and UPS Extend Surcharge Windows
Holiday Shipping Costs Rise as FedEx and UPS Extend Surcharge Windows
December 03, 2024  |  Shipping

As the holiday shopping season begins earlier and lasts longer, shipping costs are rising sharply, creating additional challenges for retailers and consumers alike as FedEx...

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Consumers Are Tired of Merchant Surcharges and Tipflation
Consumers Are Tired of Merchant Surcharges and Tipflation
June 26, 2024  |  Economy

Merchant steering, which is a practice where retailers offer discounts to consumers if they use certain payment methods, could be getting eclipsed by surcharges and...

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New York Imposes New Limits on Credit Card Surcharges
New York Imposes New Limits on Credit Card Surcharges
February 11, 2024  |  Credit Cards

New York state has begun requiring merchants to provide greater transparency about credit card fees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Nearly Three-Quarters of Cardholders Negatively View Retailers and Restaurants That Add a Credit Card Surcharge
Nearly Three-Quarters of Cardholders Negatively View Retailers and Restaurants That Add a Credit Card Surcharge
May 19, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

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What Merchants Are Doing Wrong With Credit Card Surcharges
What Merchants Are Doing Wrong With Credit Card Surcharges
September 16, 2022  |  Credit Cards

As inflation causes consumers to trade down and spend less, the notion of merchants adding a surcharge to credit card transactions is controversial and can...

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