Jason Lavery faced a difficult decision last spring. He could raise the price of drinks and food at Lavery Brewing Co. or add a surcharge to all credit card payments. Like many other small business ...

Businesses may ask you to pay credit card surcharges, also known as checkout fees, when you pay with a credit card. These fees make credit card purchases more costly, even if it’s just a small ...

A 2% credit card surcharge can cancel out rewards -- unless your card earns more than that. Travel and premium cards may offer more value if points are used strategically. In some cases, paying the ...

A growing number of businesses nationwide are implementing credit card surcharges. Business owners report few, if any, customer complaints regarding these new payment policies. Jason Lavery faced a ...