12 Oct Upcoming Fee Credit & Debit Card Processing Changes
Effective date:November 1, 2026
Description:
Interac will increase its Interac Switch (Assessment) Fee and Mobile Service Fee
Effective date: October 19, 2026
Description:
Mastercard will introduce the Acquirer Network Access and Brand Usage (NABU) Fee. The existing Acquirer Clearing Fee will be retired.
Effective date: October 24, 2026 (transactions submitted for clearing and settlement on October 23, 2026, will also be subject to the new rates)
Description:
Mastercard will introduce new product codes and corresponding interchange rates for the Mastercard Business-to-Business Wholesale Travel and Flex programs.
Effective date: October 24, 2026 (transactions submitted for clearing and settlement on October 23, 2026, will also be subject to the new rates)
Description:
Visa will introduce new program IDs and corresponding interchange rates under the Visa Business-to-Business Commercial Choice programs (Commercial Choice Travel and Commercial Choice Omni).