Free Credit Card Swipe Fee Forum Coming to Milbank for South Dakota Business Owners

Northeast Radio SD News – Milbank, SD - For most local retailers, credit card swipe fees represent the single highest operating cost after employee labor. To help Milbank area business owners navigate these growing expenses, the South Dakota Retailers Association is bringing a free educational forum to Main Street later this month.

The presentation will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (CT) at The Bank, located at 301 Main St. in Milbank.

Addressing Soaring Operating Costs

As credit card usage increases and transaction fees continue to rise, many local business owners have questions about allowable options for counteracting those expenses without violating network rules or state regulations.

The upcoming forum is designed to clarify the rules governing swipe fees and outline permissible strategies businesses can use to offset processing charges.

Event Details at a Glance:

·         What: Credit Card Swipe Fee Educational Forum

·         When: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (CT)

·         Where: The Bank (301 Main St., Milbank, SD)

·         Cost: Free and open to all area businesses

Statewide Forum Schedule & Locations

The educational sessions are free and open to all South Dakota business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs, regardless of association membership.

Location	Date	Time	Venue Address
Chamberlain	Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026	9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (CT)	Berry + Basil 123 S. Main St.
Custer	Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026	3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (MT)	Sage Creek Grille 611 Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Milbank	Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026	9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (CT)	The Bank 301 Main St.
Canton	Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026	9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (CT)	Chamber of Commerce 600 W. 5th St.

What Business Owners Will Learn

During the hour-long sessions, representatives from the South Dakota Retailers Association will walk attendees through the rules governing credit card processing, surcharging options, cash discount programs, and strategies to lower overall operational overhead.

“After labor, most retailers’ highest operating cost is credit card swipe fees,” the association noted in a statement. "This has many South Dakota businesses wondering about the best way to handle the increasing costs and allowable options for counteracting those increases."

Local business leaders in all participating communities are encouraged to attend the stop nearest them to get their specific questions answered.

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