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SBPA is fighting to ensure the payments system keeps working for all of us.

$100 Billion

Credit card issuers spend an estimated $100 billion on rewards and partner payments, funding the cash back and points programs small businesses need

Customers spend 5x more when using credit cards vs. cash

5X

$80 Billion

In 2021, our electronic payment system stopped $80 billion in fraud attempts

Maintaining a modern, safe, and secure electronic payments ecosystem

SBPA was formed in the wake of proposed changes to the electronic payments system that will jeopardize credit card access and benefits. Tradespeople, entrepreneurs, and locally-owned, independent businesses alike use credit cards to support their workers, manage their cash flow, cover operating costs, and amass rewards points to re-invest in their businesses. Credit cards also ensure that their customers can make safe, secure, and convenient payments. The current competitive, free market credit card ecosystem provides major benefits to both small businesses and American consumers, and we’re making sure it stays that way.

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Washington needs to hear from you, not just the big box retailers who stand to benefit the most. Tell Congress how important credit cards and our electronic payments system are to your business operations.

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NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK ANNUAL REPORT

New data from the Small Business Payments Alliance once again reaffirms the value of credit cards for small businesses. According to consumer surveys and research gathered over the first quarter of 2025, small businesses rely on credit cards to drive sales and expand growth. Small businesses also rely on electronic payments to protect against fraud and unlock e-commerce opportunities.

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Electronic Payments Quarterly Data Dashboard

Consumers prefer using electronic payments when making purchases at small businesses. As consumer preferences continue to shift towards using cards and digital payment apps
over cash, small businesses that accept these payments offer a better customer experience and generate higher sales, allowing them to better compete with larger firms.

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Assured Flooring & Countertops in Louisiana

When I founded Assured Flooring & Countertops in Louisiana two decades ago, I never imagined how vital credit card rewards would become to our operations. Today, they’re a critical tool for managing our expenses and staying competitive.

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A swipe at small businesses: The hidden dangers of credit card legislation

Over many years in the trailer business, I’ve learned a lot by listening to my customers. I know how hard they work, and many rely on their credit card rewards to lower their expenses. When someone swipes their credit card to buy a trailer, it’s not because they’re chasing luxury; it’s because they know that their transaction will be secure, and they’ll earn credit card rewards that can make a real difference in their monthly budget.

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