Charging purchases to a credit card is the way U.S. consumers most commonly pay online. But there are several reasons you might not want to use a card when you buy something on the internet. Maybe you ...

Visa-MasterCard settlement follows long-running legal battle and gives merchants more flexibility on card acceptance.

If a business wants to offset processing fees, you could have to pay a surcharge for using a credit card. However, if you want to avoid this fee, pay with your debit card, cash or check. If the ...

As more consumers ditch cash and in-store shopping, setting up online payments is not just a smart business strategy — it’s a necessary one. It allows your business to make money around the clock, ...

Google's virtual card feature is a safer way to make payments, both in-app and online. When you use this feature, a unique virtual card number replaces your physical card number. This way, when you ...

Third time's a charm? Visa and Mastercard said they've reached a credit card swipe-fee deal (again) with merchants. Would it save consumers money?