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Breaking News

Friday, November 13, 2026

Merchants sue OCC, NCUA over Illinois law preemption

A group of merchant trade associations filed a pair of legal actions on Nov. 12, 2026, against the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the National Credit Union Association for what they labeled "slapdash" efforts and "collusion" over the two agencies' interim rules blocking Illinois' ban on interchange assessments on sales tax and tips.

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Online Edition – Issue 26:11:01

A narrow rule, a wider reach

What started out as a sweeping federal government plan—addressing pesky and often costly junk fees—ended up being limited to live-event ticketing and short-term lodging. But payment processing and related services remain within reach of the Federal Trade Commission. The agency can still pursue unfair or deceptive practices, including hidden and unauthorized charges.

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Community Voices

This week's featured contributor:

PAX

PAX

PAX Technology Inc., an electronic payment solutions provider, has placed 60 million terminals located in over 120 countries. As a leading manufacturer of payment solutions, PAX is committed to delivering innovative, high-quality and secure payment solutions to businesses, large and small, worldwide.

Merchant Sales Podcast

Merchant Sales Podcast

James Shephard & Patti Murphy

November 7th, 2026

How AI Is Leveling the Playing Field for ISOs

AI is changing the way ISOs compete, build integrations, and grow their payments businesses. James Shepherd sits down with Alex Benjamin, General Manager of the Americas at Aevi, to discuss how AI is leveling the playing field against major players like Stripe and Adyen, creating new opportunities for ISOs and ISVs, and making integrated payment solutions more accessible. They also explore the importance of merchant experience, automation, and flexible payment infrastructure in an increasingly competitive market.

Plus, Patti Murphy joins James for Today in Payments to cover Stripe's new B2B payment capabilities, AI's impact on payment integrations, the FTC and state legal action against Toast over alleged merchant fees and support issues, and the growing adoption of buy now, pay later, digital wallets, and alternative payment methods.

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Company profile from GS260702

Optimize and personalize gift and loyalty programs

Valutec, a gift card and marketing services pioneer since 1998, is known for its comprehensive closed-loop, stored-value gift card transaction processing and loyalty programs. The company's experienced product team helps partners and merchants strengthen customer engagement and loyalty.

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