Interchange

Interchange is a small fee paid by a merchant’s bank (acquirer) to a cardholder’s bank (issuer) to compensate the issuer for the value and benefits that merchants receive when they accept electronic payments.

Related Terms

  • Receiver

    Any company, organization or entity authorizing an originator to initiate an ACH credit or ACH debit transaction.

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  • Settlement Date

    The date an exchange of funds will be reflected on the books of the Federal Reserve Bank.

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