Consumers

Episode 223 – Fanning the Flames: Merchant Fees and Surcharging

Episode 223 – Fanning the Flames: Merchant Fees and Surcharging

“So, have fees gone up?” Yvette Bohanan starts with the tough question in this Fanning the Flames episode.

In our August Payments Post, Chris Uriarte and Justin Pituch observed an underlying theme of broad downward pressure on the cost of merchant processing as well as fee backlash directed toward card networks.

Tune in to hear our thoughts on these fees and the impact on stakeholders across the industry.

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Episode 207 – Fanning the Flames: Payments Post #4

Episode 207 – Fanning the Flames: Payments Post #4

Each month, Justin Pituch recaps the news that got Glenbrook talking in his Payments Post. In May, he observed a burst of news highlighting new technology reshaping how American consumers make purchases and verify their identity. At the same time, other articles underscored how American consumers are struggling to fulfill financial obligations against the backdrop of continued economic uncertainty.

In this Fanning the Flames episode, Justin and Yvette Bohanan consider these forces and potential implications for the future of payments.

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