https://onkorepro.com/resources/payments-intelligence Authoritative payment industry news, card brand announcements, regulatory updates, PCI & security alerts, and merchant education — monitored and published by ONKORE Payment Solutions. en-us Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:25:43 GMT © 2026 ONKORE Payment Solutions support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) https://onkorepro.com/blog/2027-card-brand-rule-changes-merchants https://onkorepro.com/blog/2027-card-brand-rule-changes-merchants Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:25:43 GMT Prepare for the 2027 card-brand mandate updates. Learn how these upcoming adjustments impact your payment operations and how to maintain compliance. Card Brand support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) PCI Security Standards Council https://onkorepro.com/blog/cfpb-section-1033-open-banking-merchant-guide https://onkorepro.com/blog/cfpb-section-1033-open-banking-merchant-guide Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:20:39 GMT The CFPB's Section 1033 rule aims to revolutionize US open banking. Learn how shifting regulations on data sharing and API standards impact your business. Government Regulation support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) InnReg https://onkorepro.com/blog/emv-97-percent-milestone-merchant-guide https://onkorepro.com/blog/emv-97-percent-milestone-merchant-guide Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:20:33 GMT EMVCo reports that 97% of in-person payments are now chip-authenticated. Learn how this milestone impacts fraud liability and security for US retailers. Security Alert support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) EMVCo https://onkorepro.com/blog/2027-card-brand-rule-changes-operational-compliance https://onkorepro.com/blog/2027-card-brand-rule-changes-operational-compliance Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:19:44 GMT Stay ahead of 2027 card-brand updates. Learn how to audit your POS settings, surcharge configurations, and debit-routing to maintain compliance and avoid fines. Card Brand support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) Omega Bank Card https://onkorepro.com/blog/cfpb-regulation-b-update-2026-compliance https://onkorepro.com/blog/cfpb-regulation-b-update-2026-compliance Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:19:31 GMT The CFPB has finalized significant changes to Regulation B, impacting how merchants handle credit and financing. Learn what these updates mean for your business. Government Regulation support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) Venable LLP https://onkorepro.com/blog/snap-ebt-chip-tap-card-rollout-guide https://onkorepro.com/blog/snap-ebt-chip-tap-card-rollout-guide Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:30:52 GMT The USDA is rolling out chip and tap-enabled SNAP EBT cards to combat fraud. Learn how to update your POS system and ensure transaction continuity. Government Regulation support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) USDA Food and Nutrition Administration https://onkorepro.com/blog/snap-ebt-modernization-chip-card-guide https://onkorepro.com/blog/snap-ebt-modernization-chip-card-guide Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:30:47 GMT The USDA is modernizing SNAP EBT with chip technology to combat skimming fraud. Learn how to update your POS and ensure compliance for your retail business. Security Alert support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) USDA Food and Nutrition Administration https://onkorepro.com/blog/rtp-network-10-million-limit-b2b-settlement-guide https://onkorepro.com/blog/rtp-network-10-million-limit-b2b-settlement-guide Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:27:52 GMT The Clearing House has raised the RTP transaction limit tenfold to $10M, unlocking instant 24/7 high-value B2B payments, merchant settlements, and treasury flows. Market Trend support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) ePayResources News https://onkorepro.com/blog/snap-ebt-modernization-x9-58-standard https://onkorepro.com/blog/snap-ebt-modernization-x9-58-standard Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:26 GMT SNAP EBT is moving toward EMV chip technology. Here’s what retailers should know about X9.58-2024, POS readiness, EBT application support, fallback behavior, and the ongoing state-by-state rollout. Government Regulation support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) USDA Food and Nutrition Service https://onkorepro.com/blog/visa-2026-interchange-fee-updates-merchant-guide https://onkorepro.com/blog/visa-2026-interchange-fee-updates-merchant-guide Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:24:17 GMT Visa's April 2026 interchange update introduces the Commercial Enhanced Data Program and new fee structures. Learn how these changes impact your processing costs. Interchange support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) Visa https://onkorepro.com/blog/visa-usa-interchange-reimbursement-fees-update-2026 https://onkorepro.com/blog/visa-usa-interchange-reimbursement-fees-update-2026 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:24:11 GMT Visa has released updated interchange reimbursement fee schedules effective April 2026. Learn how these changes may impact your merchant discount rates. Interchange support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) Visa https://onkorepro.com/blog/pci-dss-v4-0-1-merchant-guide https://onkorepro.com/blog/pci-dss-v4-0-1-merchant-guide Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:23:38 GMT The PCI SSC has released v4.0.1, a limited revision to the data security standard. Learn how these clarifications impact your compliance roadmap before 2025. PCI DSS support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) PCI Security Standards Council https://onkorepro.com/blog/fincen-removes-boi-reporting-requirements-us-merchants https://onkorepro.com/blog/fincen-removes-boi-reporting-requirements-us-merchants Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:23:16 GMT FinCEN's August 11, 2026 final rule permanently exempts U.S.-created companies from Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. Government Regulation support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) FinCEN https://onkorepro.com/blog/pci-dss-v4-0-1-guide-for-merchants https://onkorepro.com/blog/pci-dss-v4-0-1-guide-for-merchants Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:23:09 GMT A practical ONKORE guide to PCI DSS v4.0.1, merchant responsibilities, the current standard, and the security controls businesses should review now. PCI DSS support@onkorepro.com (ONKORE Payment Solutions) PCI Security Standards Council