The system that routes transactions and sets the rules between banks — Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Networks set interchange and assessment fees and define how cards can be accepted.
Why it matters for your business
Terms like Card network aren't just jargon — they sit behind what you actually pay to accept payments. Understanding them is the difference between reading your statement and being at the mercy of it. If you're not sure how this shows up in your own costs, the fastest way to find out is to have someone read your statement line by line.
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