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Walla Walla council adopts 2.45% convenience fee for card payments, effective Jan. 1
Summary
After months of finance committee review and vendor negotiation, the Walla Walla City Council voted unanimously Dec. 18 to allow a 2.45% convenience fee on credit and debit card payments for city services, while preserving a no-fee e-check option; staff will collect data in 2025 and revisit the rate if needed.
The Walla Walla City Council on Dec. 18 approved an ordinance allowing the city to charge a convenience fee of 2.45% on credit and debit card payments for municipal services, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Finance staff described two cost components that drive the change: nonnegotiable interchange fees set by card networks and negotiable gateway-processing charges. Miss Moyer, a finance staff member, said staff negotiated lower gateway rates…
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