Don’t get confused about convenience fees. As a merchant with a business accepting credit cards, it is your responsibility to understand who can and who can’t assess a convenience fee, and be sure to understand the don’ts. Read on to learn more.

As a business owner and credit card merchant, protecting customers’ sensitive credit card data is critical to keeping your business safe. That is why, starting in July, all merchants now must be sure their payment processing equipment and technology is PCI compliant. While some merchants may be concerned over the immediate costs associated with certain PCI compliant security features, it is important to realize that if credit card information is compromised, merchants are held responsible.