Credit card surcharge laws

Surcharging rules for all 50 U.S. states — what's legal, what's capped, and how to disclose fees.

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Alabama

Alabama allows credit card surcharging up to 4%. Learn legal requirements, compliance rules, and alternatives for Alabama businesses.

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Alaska

Alaska allows credit card surcharging up to 4%. Learn legal requirements, compliance rules, and alternatives for Alaska businesses.

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Arizona

Arizona allows credit card surcharging up to 4%. Learn legal requirements, compliance rules, and alternatives for Arizona businesses.

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Arkansas

Arkansas allows surcharging with disclosure rules and defines surcharge, convenience, and service fees differently. Learn compliance requirements.

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California

California SB 478 bans drip pricing and requires all fees in advertised prices. Learn how to comply with the Hidden Fees Statute.

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Colorado

Colorado allows 2% credit card surcharges with strict disclosure rules. Learn compliance requirements and penalties under SB 21-091.

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Connecticut

Connecticut bans all credit card surcharges. Learn what's legal, penalties up to $500 per violation, and how to report violations.

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Delaware

Delaware allows credit card surcharges following federal guidelines. Learn legal requirements, card network limits, and tip protection laws.

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Florida

Florida surcharges are effectively legal despite state prohibition. Learn how 2015 federal court ruling impacts enforcement and compliance.

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Georgia

Georgia allows credit card surcharges only when fee-free alternatives exist. Learn disclosure requirements and no-profit rules.

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Hawaii

Hawaii restricts credit card surcharges when cards replace cash/check payments. Learn compliance requirements and alternatives for businesses.

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Idaho

Idaho fully permits credit card surcharges with no state restrictions. Learn federal requirements, best practices, and compliance tips for businesses.

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Illinois

Illinois permits credit card surcharges with disclosure requirements. New 2025 law bans interchange fees on taxes and tips. Learn compliance rules.

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Indiana

Indiana permits credit card surcharges with no state restrictions. Learn federal requirements and proposed changes to government service fees.

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Iowa

Iowa permits credit card surcharges with no state restrictions. Learn about the Consumer Credit Code framework and complaint processes.

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Kansas

Kansas allows credit card surcharges as of January 2025. Learn the disclosure requirements, processing cost limits, and compliance rules.

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Kentucky

Kentucky allows credit card surcharges up to 3% with proper disclosure. Learn state requirements, business compliance rules, and consumer protections.

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Louisiana

Louisiana allows credit card surcharges up to 4% with disclosure requirements. Learn state rules, government agency practices, and compliance.

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Maine

Maine prohibits all private businesses from adding credit card surcharges. Learn about the law, government exceptions, and legal alternatives.

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Maryland

Maryland allows credit card surcharges up to 4% with disclosure. Learn about failed 2024 legislation and current compliance requirements.

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts prohibits all credit card surcharges. Learn about the strict ban, legal alternatives like cash discounts, and enforcement.

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Michigan

Michigan allows credit card surcharges with disclosure requirements. Learn signage rules, gas station requirements, and compliance guidelines.

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Minnesota

Minnesota updated surcharge laws in 2025 requiring mandatory fees in advertised prices. Learn compliance requirements and $25,000 penalties.

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Mississippi

Mississippi allows credit card surcharges for private businesses with federal limits. Learn rules, government restrictions, and compliance requirements.

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Missouri

Missouri allows credit card surcharges with convenience fee disclosure rules. Learn requirements, federal limits, and consumer protection.

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Montana

Montana allows credit card surcharges up to 3% maximum with required pre-transaction disclosure. Learn state law requirements and compliance.

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Nebraska

Learn Nebraska's credit card surcharge laws. Businesses can legally add fees up to 4% with proper disclosure. Get compliance tips and FAQs.

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Nevada

Nevada allows credit card surcharges but limits them to actual processing costs (1-1.5%). Learn disclosure requirements and compliance tips.

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New Hampshire

New Hampshire allows credit card surcharges without state restrictions. Learn federal compliance requirements and implementation tips.

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New Jersey

New Jersey limits credit card surcharges to actual processing costs. Learn the 2023 law requirements, disclosure rules, and penalties.

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New Mexico

New Mexico allows credit card surcharging in compliance with federal regulations. Learn the requirements for legal surcharging and compliant pricing strategies.

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New York

New York requires total price disclosure for credit card surcharges. Learn the 2024 law requirements, compliance tips, and penalties.

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North Carolina

North Carolina allows credit card surcharges up to 4%. Learn current laws, pending HB 13 changes, disclosure requirements, and compliance tips.

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North Dakota

North Dakota allows credit card surcharges up to 4%. Learn state regulations, federal compliance requirements, and implementation best practices.

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Ohio

Ohio allows credit card surcharges with minimal restrictions. Learn state regulations, federal compliance, and business implementation strategies.

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Oklahoma

Oklahoma's surcharge ban ends November 1, 2025. Learn current cash discount options, new 2% surcharge limits, and compliance requirements.

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Oregon

Oregon allows credit card surcharges with no state restrictions. Learn federal compliance requirements, dual pricing options, and implementation strategies.

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania allows credit card surcharging with federal limits. Learn disclosure requirements, penalties, and compliance rules for PA businesses.

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island allows surcharging under SB925 with dual pricing and disclosure requirements. Learn compliance rules for RI businesses.

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South Carolina

South Carolina allows surcharging via 2013 cash discount amendment. Learn legal requirements and compliance rules for SC businesses.

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South Dakota

South Dakota allows surcharging but limits fees to actual processing costs. Learn compliance requirements and disclosure rules for SD businesses.

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Tennessee

Tennessee allows surcharging with advance disclosure requirements. Learn compliance rules and transparent pricing guidelines for TN businesses.

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Texas

Texas bans credit card surcharges but federal courts ruled key provisions unconstitutional. Learn what's legal for Texas businesses in 2025.

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Utah

Utah allows credit card surcharges with proper disclosure. Learn current requirements, penalties, and how Utah's laws changed since 2013.

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Vermont

Vermont allows credit card surcharges with no state restrictions. Learn about $10 minimums, consumer protection, and enforcement through CAP.

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Virginia

Virginia allows credit card surcharges but requires upfront disclosure starting July 2025. Learn about potential ban and compliance requirements.

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Washington

Washington allows credit card surcharges with no state restrictions. Learn about Consumer Protection Act enforcement and compliance requirements.

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West Virginia

West Virginia allows credit card surcharging with no state restrictions. Learn federal guidelines, card network rules, and compliance requirements for businesses.

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin allows credit card surcharging with no state restrictions. Learn federal compliance requirements, card network rules, and best practices for Wisconsin businesses.

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Wyoming

Wyoming allows credit card surcharging with no state restrictions. Learn federal compliance, cash discount alternatives, and implementation best practices.

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