PPA Webinar Series #56: Understanding Surcharging and Convenience Fees

A surcharge can help you recoup some of the expenses associated with accepting credit cards for payment. But before you consider adding a credit card surcharge, it's important that you understand the basic rules and regulations that apply. In this presentation we will learn about: • Basic rules and regulations that apply to surcharges • Surcharges and convenience fees are not the same: understand the difference • Best practices about how to charge surcharges • States in which surcharging is prohibited • Upcoming rules and regulations • Other ways to reduce your credit card processing fees