Visa introduced the Visa Transaction Integrity Fee (TIF) in April 2012. The TIF is $0.10 per transaction and will be assessed on debit and prepaid card transactions that do not qualify for Custom Payment Service (CPS). The TIF is charged in addition to the applicable interchange fee and discount rate.
This means that regulated debit transactions will still receive the regulated interchange rate (0.05% + $0.22), but they will be subject to the TIF if they fail to qualify for a CPS program. For example, a transaction that qualifies for Standard Debit – Exempt or Regulated – will be assessed an extra $0.10 for the TIF.
Businesses can follow best practices for processing credit cards to maximize their chances of qualifying for CPS, which can help them qualify for better interchange rates and avoid the Transaction Integrity Fee.
Common reasons for incurring the TIF and how to avoid it
For additional information, visit Understanding Interchange and Visa Fixed Acquirer Network Fee pages.
Article by Clearent by Xplor
First published: September 13 2023
Last updated: March 28 2024