T&E Card Surcharges

The maximum surcharge allowed by Visa on T&E Card purchases is 3%. Effective April 15, 2023, Visa reduced the permissible merchant surcharge to the lower of: (a) the actual rate charged to the merchant by Visa, or (b) 3%. This is valid nationwide. If you see that you were charged more than 3% on a transaction, please email vcf@visa.com and include the following information:

  • Name
  • Title/Dept.
  • Date
  • Contact Email
  • Telephone Number
  • Transaction Date
  • Transaction amount (in USD)
  • Merchant Name
  • Merchant Address
  • Check the description of the complaint most applicable
  • Transaction Receipt (Check yes or no)
  • Identify any supporting documents (emails, invoices, etc.)
  • Number of pages
  • Explanation of the complaint