The December 2025 interchange cap
When interchange drops, who keeps the saving?
Blended pricing
One fixed rate — the provider decides what's inside it
provider keeps
the difference
0.30%
1.40%*
After
* unless your provider adjusts the rate — ask.
Interchange
Provider margin
Interchange-plus (IC+)
Interchange at cost + a fixed acquirer margin
The saving flows straight to the merchant.
Interchange
Acquirer margin
info
On IC+, the 62.5% interchange cut saved you 0.50% per transaction. On blended, it depends on your provider.