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Atchison to pass card fees to customers beginning Oct. 1 after merchant fees spike
Summary
City staff told commissioners that credit‑card processing fees climbed sharply and the city has spent $215,000 in fees during the first six months of the year; starting Oct. 1 the city will charge customers the card processing fee or encourage free alternatives such as ACH autopay, checks or cash.
City staff informed the Atchison City Commission that credit‑card processing fees charged to the city by card networks have risen substantially. Staff reported the city has spent $215,000 on card fees in the first six months of the year — more than any prior full year — and said the average fee per transaction is currently about 11%.
Given that increase, staff told commissioners the city will begin charging customers the processing…
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