There is an easy way for consumers to help small businesses. When possible, consider using cash, a debit card or a direct bank transfer.

WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) reintroduced the Credit Card Competition

Total fees increased by more than $15 billion from the previous year. Last December, Rovertown partnered with Weigel's and St. Romain Oil Co., operator of Y-Not Stop c-stores, to integrate swipe fee reform messaging into the retailers' mobile apps.

Under a new bill introduced this month, Washington state could lead a nationwide charge in addressing the ballooning “swipe fee” problem; fees that cut into small businesses’ profit margins and raise the costs of goods. Given Washington’s status as ...

Every time you use your card, the credit card company adds a swipe fee of 2% to 4%. The Legislature should protect consumers and local merchants. | Opinion