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.

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

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    The Truth in Lending Act requires the full disclosure of finance charges and terms with regard to costs associated with borrowing.

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