SBPA members outline opposition to Durbin-Marshall Bill during Judiciary hearing.

Small business owners outline benefits of secure payment networks and discuss harm of Durbin-Marshall mandates

The Small Business Payments Alliance (SBPA) issued a report today containing new data that affirms the value of credit cards for small businesses. According to consumer surveys and new research conducted over the first quarter of 2024, credit cards remain a top funding source for small and medium-sized businesses.

The Small Business Payments Alliance (SBPA) issued a report today featuring new polling data on the importance of credit cards and electronic payments for small business.

Members of the Small Business Payments Alliance (SBPA) – a group of independent small business owners, entrepreneurs, and tradespeople – headed to Capitol Hill this week to share first-hand the negative impacts that new government mandates would have on their businesses. The SBPA was formed in the wake of proposed changes to the electronic payments system that threaten to reduce credit card payment security, access and benefits.

Lawmakers returning to Washington this month were greeted with previously debunked claims and recycled rhetoric about the benefits of the Durbin-Marshall credit card bill. With all the misinformation floating around, the Small Business Payments Alliance is setting the record straight on the negative impact that new government mandates would have on small businesses.    

With holiday shopping season in full swing and consumer spending on the rise, the Small Business Payments Alliance (SBPA) issued a report highlighting the importance of credit cards for small businesses – and the negative impact Durbin-Marshall would have on the security of the electronic payments system.

In advance of Small Business Saturday, the Small Business Payments Alliance (SBPA) issued a report highlighting the importance of credit cards for small businesses – and the negative impact Durbin-Marshall would have on the electronic payments and rewards system.

A group of independent small business owners, entrepreneurs, and tradespeople have joined forces and formed the Small Business Payments Alliance (SBPA) to advocate on behalf of a modern, safe and secure electronic payments system that supports their businesses.