Debit Networks

Debit networks aren’t a single entity but a combination, including payment terminals, debit card issuers and processors.

Interchange

A financial payment term used to refer to the exchanging of funds between two or more entities, usually banks, credit card issuers and merchants.

Issuing Bank

Also known as a member bank, an issuing bank offers payment cards – such as debit or credit cards – on behalf of other financial institutions.

Store and Forward

Store and Forward refers to a feature that involves capturing the necessary transaction data and storing that data temporarily (usually in the event of an internet outage) until the data can be passed along to the processor once the internet service is restored.

How to ensure merchants are observing New York’s new surcharge laws

Last month, New York’s new credit card surcharge law went into effect. The new law requires New York businesses to clearly display the total cost of purchasing items with a credit card — including any surcharges. The law, which was signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in December, also prevents shop owners from charging customers more […]