Why the Alliance?
Does your business collect taxes for the State of Connecticut and local governments at the point of sale? Does your business accept payments by debit or credit card? If you answer “yes” to these two questions, we urge you to join the CT Alliance for Swipe Fee Fairness!
Payment card companies are reaping a windfall because the state requires your business to collect its taxes — a windfall paid for by YOU and by your customers through higher prices.
Take Action
Get Informed
Learn More About the issue of swipe fee fairness and Connecticut Senate Bill 1460.
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Write Letters
Send letters to your state senators and committee members to express support for Senate Bill 1460.
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Join Us
The CT Alliance for Swipe Fee Fairness is a diverse coalition of associations, business owners, workers, and citizens united with a common goal.
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Tell our State Leaders to Pass Legislation to Eliminate Swipe Fees on Sales Tax
The Connecticut Alliance for Swipe Free Fairness is a united coalition of business owners, citizens, political leaders, and community advocates to eliminate swipe fees on sales tax in Connecticut. Credit card companies currently charge swipe fees (typically 2-4%) on all transactions, which is also applied to the sales tax (6.35% – 7.35% in CT) portion of the transaction. This is a burden that is unfair to businesses
Alliance Partners
Connecticut Food Association | Connecticut Energy Marketers Association | National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) | Connecticut Package Stores Association (CPSA)
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Annual Swipe Fees on CT Sales Tax (2023)
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Annual Swipe Fees on Sales Tax Paid in the U.S.
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Average annual cost for American families in swipe fee-related charges
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% of U.S. consumers concerned about overall Swipe Fees on transactions
