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How Interchange Pricing Works: The Complete Guide for Merchants

By Robert Staschak · Owner, Custom Payments LLC · Merchant Services Specialist · Published 2026-07-24 · 13 minute read

Interchange fees are the single largest component of your credit card processing costs, typically accounting for 70–90% of your total fees. Yet most business owners have never heard the term, let alone understand how it works.

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