What is a credit card merchant fee?

@coty.bode 

A credit card merchant fee, also known as a merchant discount rate, is a fee charged to businesses by credit card processors for accepting payments via credit or debit cards. It is typically a percentage of the transaction amount, ranging from 1-3% on average, although the exact rate can vary based on factors such as the type of card used, the industry, and the volume of transactions. The fee covers various costs associated with processing and handling electronic payments, including transaction processing fees, interchange fees, and assessment fees charged by card networks such as Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. Merchants are responsible for paying these fees to the payment processor, and they are typically deducted from the funds deposited into the merchant's account for each transaction.