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Swipe fees driving up school supply costs: ‘Undermines affordability’

“Swipe fees” are what card issuers charge retailers each time a customer pays with a credit card.

Published Jul 22, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

You might have heard about “swipe fees,” or the charges businesses have to pay each time someone uses a credit card.