by Annie Dameworth | Dec 31, 2025 | Industry News
A recent report released by the Federal Reserve revealed Visa and Mastercard’s shift of more of the burden of debit card fraud onto the merchants, easing the responsibility for banks. Updated figures show merchants paid for 49.9% of debit card fraud in 2023, up from...
by Lindsey Thompson | Apr 1, 2024 | Industry News
Visa and Mastercard have settled a nearly 20-year dispute with merchants over credit card fees, agreeing to cap interchange rates through 2030. According to AP, the agreement allows small businesses to have similar bargaining power to large companies in regard to...
by Jacob Musselman | Nov 27, 2023 | Industry News
Mastercard Spendingpulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales, announced retail sales on Black Friday 2023 were up 2.5% from last year. “Consumers are navigating the holiday season well and taking advantage of holiday promotions, giving them ample choice...
by Lindsey Thompson | Sep 15, 2021 | Industry News, Operational Insights
The holidays are just around the corner, and many retailers are already anticipating what this year’s holiday shopping season will hold with COVID still affecting consumer spending. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which forecasts consumer buying trends,...
