A proposed legal settlement between Visa, Mastercard and U.S. merchants could soon change how some shoppers pay at checkout.

Mastercard says it expects to be able to discover that your credit or debit card number has been compromised well before it ends up in the hands of a cybercriminal.

A deadline is looming for millions of businesses who may be entitled to a payout in a $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard.

The influx of generative artificial intelligence software is transforming small businesses.

A Russian news outlet says China's credit card processor has refused to work with banks in Russia for fear of being targeted by sanctions over its attack on Ukraine.

Leading Russian banks are looking into issuing cards that operate on a Chinese payment system after Visa and Mastercard said they would cut their services in Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.

Digital currency exchange Coinbase is looking to become a publicly traded company, a move being hailed by some as a start to helping cryptocurrency gain more mainstream acceptance. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)Coinbase has filed papers with U.S. regulators to become a publicly traded company as digital currencies continue to march toward mainstream acceptance. The digital currency exchange is seeking a direct listing, which would allow company insiders and early investors to convert their stakes in Coinbase into publicly traded stock. In a Thursday filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Coinbase also revealed how interest in digital currency is gaining steam on the exchange. But volatility currently makes the use of digital currency for the exchange for goods and services untenable.

Online free trials sound tempting. But how can you tell if you’re getting a deal or just getting duped? If you’re interested in a free trial offer, Consumer Reports suggests you research the company first online to check for reviews or complaints. If you do sign up for a free trial, Consumer Reports recommends keeping receipts, email and screenshots from the transaction. Mastercard last year announced a new policy that requires a merchant offering free trials to get permission from consumers before they can hit them with recurring charges.