Discount Rate

Merchants are charged a fee for the processing services that enable them to accept cards as payment. This fee, called the “merchant discount” or “discount rate,” is negotiated with each merchant during the sales process. The discount rate is usually a percentage of the merchant’s sales volume.

Related Terms

  • On-Us Entry

    Occurs when both the receiver and originator of a transaction have depository accounts at the same depository financial institution.

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  • POP (Point-of-Purchase)

    A one time debit entry to the account of a receiver whom is notified, at the point of purchase, that their check (source document) will be converted...

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