A person making a contactless credit card payment at a sidewalk café.

How to Accept Credit Card Payments

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Last Updated: July 15, 2025

Key Takeaways

  1. Both businesses and individuals can accept credit card payments.
  2. You can accept card payments in person, online, and from your phone.
  3. Merchants typically pay a fee for each credit card transaction.

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