Is it legal to pass credit card fees to customers?
Surcharges are legal unless restricted by state law, but must follow strict guidelines set forth by the card brands. Following the card brands’ surcharging rules can be complicated and failure to do so properly can leave you subject to large fines. At Heartland, we offer a card-brand-approved surcharging program that can save you money in transaction costs and keep you safe from surcharge violation fines.