Debit cards

Magnetic strip credit cards will soon be extinct in the U.S. Here's the technology that will replace them and what you need to know about it.

Adoption of better safeguards in the physical world will drive criminals to electronic theft, argues payments validation entrepreneur.

The U.S. Federal Reserve says it will appeal an earlier decision from the U.S. District Court that challenged the swipe-fee regulations set by the central bank.

In the ongoing saga between the nation's biggest banks and small retailers over swipe fees, the courts rule in favor of Main Street.

Confused about payment schedules and hidden fees? We'll walk you through the fine print.

Federal Reserve report shows financial reforms are making a difference for merchants, although some say it's not enough.

As banks start charging customers who use debit cards, many owners are wondering how this might hit their wallets.

Here are four ways big banks might change their practices in light of the new law that cuts what they can charge for debit-card purchases.