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EIRF is a Visa interchange category that indicates a downgrade. Transactions qualify for EIRF when they don’t meet the criteria for categories with lower rates. For example, a transaction that is keyed-in to a terminal without address verification information instead of being swiped may fall into the EIRF category.
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CPS Supermarket is an interchange category used to determine the fee for Visa cards used at grocery stores when the card is present and a customer’s signature is obtained.
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CPS Restaurant is the Visa interchange category that is used to calculate the interchange cost for card-present transactions that take place at a restaurant, including fast food businesses.
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CPS Retail is the Visa interchange category that is used to calculate the interchange fee for card-present transactions when a traditional consumer credit card (instead of rewards, business or government cards) is used and the customer’s signature is obtained.
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CPS Rewards 1 is a Visa interchange category that is used to calculate the interchange fee for swiped transactions involving a credit card that produces rewards for the cardholder, such as cash back, or airline miles.
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The CPS Card Not Present interchange category that is used to calculate the interchange fee for card-not-present transactions involving a payment made with a traditional consumer credit card (instead of rewards, business or government cards) taken by mail or over the phone.
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Merit 3 is Mastercard’s way of referring to a card-present transaction for most restaurants and retailers. It can actually apply to several different interchange categories based on card type and other details. This article explains specific Mastercard interchange categories. If you’re not already familiar with interchange, it’s a good idea to start with our piece …
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There’s a lot of confusion about American Express merchant services. We regularly field questions about discount rates, pricing models, and settlement. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about accepting American Express at a business. Just looking to see costs to take Amex cards? For the most up-to-date pricing, use our free …
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