Should Your Business Add a Credit Card Surcharge? Pros, Cons & Risks

2026-06-19T13:02:31-07:00June 19th, 2026|Payment Optimization, Surcharging|

Adding a credit card surcharge may reduce processing costs, but legality is only part of the decision. Learn when surcharging helps, when it hurts, and what alternatives may work better.

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