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How the Big-Box Bill (S. 1838/H.R. 3881) Undermines Credit Card Security and Innovation

Electronic Payments Coalition June 22, 2023 No Comments

Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and his big-box retailer allies are back to their old tricks. This time, they’re trying to pass their disastrous Big Box Bill (S. 1838/H.R. 3881) under…

Competition in the Payments Space: Debunking the Myths about Competition

Electronic Payments Coalition June 22, 2023 No Comments

There is intense competition in payments, facilitated by the rise of e-commerce and new market entrants during the pandemic. The payments market is much broader than traditional players with new…

Interchange = Access to Credit

Electronic Payments Coalition June 20, 2023 No Comments

Interchange allows financial institutions the ability to provide access to credit, especially in underserved, rural, and low-income communities. Without interchange, many institutions would be forced to stop issuing credit cards…

A Capitol Hill Staffer Guide to Meeting with the National Restaurant Association

Electronic Payments Coalition June 19, 2023 No Comments

This week, as Capitol Hill staff meet with representatives and members from the National Restaurant Association, they will likely hear certain arguments about credit card interchange fees and the falsely-named,…

Fact-Checking the Myths About the Big-Box Bill (S. 1838/H.R. 3881)

Electronic Payments Coalition June 15, 2023 No Comments

It is time to set the record straight about the truth behind proposed credit card routing mandates being pushed by big-box retailers and their allies in Congress. Check out the…

Defense Credit Union Council Joins Financial Services Coalition In Sending Joint Letter to House Leaders Opposing Harmful Credit Card Routing Legislation

Electronic Payments Coalition June 14, 2023 No Comments

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Defense Credit Union Council joined ten other trade associations representing the entire financial services industry including the American Bankers Association, Association of Military Banks of America,…

Financial Services Coalition Sends Joint Letter to Senate Leaders Opposing Harmful Credit Card Routing Legislation

Electronic Payments Coalition June 9, 2023 No Comments

WASHINGTON, DC – Ten trade associations representing the financial services industry including the American Bankers Association, Association of Military Banks of America, Bank Policy Institute, Consumer Bankers Association, Credit Union…

Myth vs. Fact: Correcting the NYT Op-ed on Credit Card Rewards

Electronic Payments Coalition March 15, 2023 No Comments

On March 4, 2023, The New York Times published an op-ed attacking rewards credit cards, entitled “The Dirty Little Secret of Credit Card Rewards Programs.” The op-ed makes several misleading…

A Message to New Members of the 118th Congress: Electronic Payments Have Never Been More Valuable to America’s Economy

Electronic Payments Coalition January 11, 2023 No Comments

Electronic payments are the cornerstone of America’s economy. They empower consumers, strengthen small businesses, and uphold financial infrastructure. As America’s credit unions, community banks, payment networks, FinTechs, and financial institutions,…

The Facts on Payments Security

Electronic Payments Coalition May 17, 2020 No Comments

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How the Big-Box Bill (S. 1838/H.R. 3881) Undermines Credit Card Security and Innovation

Competition in the Payments Space: Debunking the Myths about Competition

Interchange = Access to Credit

A Capitol Hill Staffer Guide to Meeting with the National Restaurant Association

Fact-Checking the Myths About the Big-Box Bill (S. 1838/H.R. 3881)

Defense Credit Union Council Joins Financial Services Coalition In Sending Joint Letter to House Leaders Opposing Harmful Credit Card Routing Legislation

Financial Services Coalition Sends Joint Letter to Senate Leaders Opposing Harmful Credit Card Routing Legislation

Myth vs. Fact: Correcting the NYT Op-ed on Credit Card Rewards

A Message to New Members of the 118th Congress: Electronic Payments Have Never Been More Valuable to America’s Economy

The Facts on Payments Security

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