Congress' Debate of "Interchange Fees" Heats Up | SmallBusinessNewz

By Josh Wolford - Mon, 03/14/2011 - 10:50am.

Both bank and retail lobbies have huge stake in the outcome
There is a reason why some small retailers offer incentives for paying in cash. For instance, a local restaurant might give a customer a free drink with a cash payment in order to avoid "Interchange Fees." These fees are at the center of an intensifying debate this week in Washington.