MasterCard supporting smaller merchants with greater transparency in payments

MasterCard is launching a new initiative to help smaller merchants create efficiencies in their operations by accepting electronic payments. The effort combines changes to the company’s US region rules with best practices and insights developed from conversations with smaller merchants.

The new standards deliver greater transparency and value to smaller business owners. For example, acquirers and payment service providers are required to provide their customers with a clear and detailed disclosure of the fees they are charged, while also ensuring a minimum of 30 days’ notice before they modify any fees related to MasterCard transactions.

“For nearly half a century, electronic payments have helped businesses of all sizes increase sales and deliver additional convenience for their customers,” said Craig Vosburg, group executive of U.S. Market Development, MasterCard. “Through these new standards and best practices, we’re bringing years of experience and proven results to help merchants evaluate and choose the best partner to help control costs and maximize the opportunities to grow their business.”

MasterCard developed the new standards in consultation with its customers and partners, as well as community organizations through its Master Your Card and Master Your Card Oportunidad public education programs.

“Small merchants are the engines that drive the economy forward,” said Hector Barreto, chairman, The Latino Coalition. “I praise MasterCard’s new standards because they clear the path for Latino small business owners to move forward with the sales growth potential achievable through card acceptance.”

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