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The Merchant’s Guide to a Compliant Surcharge Program in 2026

By Carolina Aponte | May 1, 2026 | STRICTLY

What if you could stop paying for your customers’ travel rewards and reclaim the 3.5% of gross revenue you currently lose to swipe fees? You’ve…

By Carolina Aponte | April 30, 2026 | STRICTLY

What if the 4% surcharge you’re charging today becomes a $5,000 legal violation because you missed a single update to credit card surcharge laws by…

By Carolina Aponte | April 29, 2026 | STRICTLY

Why are you still paying a $500 early termination fee for the privilege of ending a service that no longer fits your business? It’s a valid question…

By Carolina Aponte | April 28, 2026 | STRICTLY

Did you know that U.S. credit card interchange fees jumped to a record $100.77 billion in 2023, according to Nilson Report data? It’s a staggering…

By Carolina Aponte | April 27, 2026 | STRICTLY

What if the monthly statement from your payment processor showed a balance of exactly $0.00? It sounds like a fantasy, but it’s a reality for…

By Carolina Aponte | April 26, 2026 | STRICTLY

Did you know that global merchant losses from e-commerce fraud are projected to surpass $91 billion by the end of 2026? You’re likely feeling the…

By Carolina Aponte | April 25, 2026 | STRICTLY

According to the Baymard Institute, 17% of online shoppers abandoned their carts in 2024 simply because the checkout process was too long or…

By Carolina Aponte | April 24, 2026 | STRICTLY

Did you know that according to a 2023 industry study, nearly 15% of an ISO’s potential revenue is lost every year to manual reporting errors and…

By Carolina Aponte | April 23, 2026 | STRICTLY

Did you know that 40% of small business owners will abandon a merchant application if the process takes longer than 10 minutes? It’s a staggering…

By Carolina Aponte | April 23, 2026 | STRICTLY

Why are you still losing 40% of potential partners to a manual underwriting process that takes three business days? According to 2024 data from…