What is the Merchant Surcharge Disclosure Form?
The Merchant Surcharge Disclosure Form is a document that Mastercard requires merchants to submit 30 days before they begin applying a surcharge to customers who use Mastercard credit cards for payment.
Why Do You Need the Form?
The form is intended for your business to comply to their regulations to maintain a well-regulated, consistent, and transparent payment process.
Failure to completing the form could lead to fines or penalties from Mastercard.
Completing the Merchant Surcharge Disclosure Form
To register your business with Mastercard, please use the following link: Merchant Surcharge Disclosure Form.
Follow the steps below to complete the registration:
First Name, Last Name, Email Address, Job Title: Enter the account owner’s information.
Organization: Provide your legal business name.
Address, City, State, Zip Code: Enter the specific address of your business. If you have multiple locations, please note that each location will require its own form.
Merchant Name (Doing Business As - DBA): Enter the DBA name listed in your Stripe account dashboard.
Acquirer/Processor Name: Enter "Stripe."
Type of Surcharge: Select "Brand."
Payment Channel:
Select "Retail (face-to-face)" for in-person transactions.
If you also require deposits through DaySmart’s online booking tool, select "eCommerce."
Date Surcharge Will Begin: Enter the date 30 days from when you are filling out the form.
Number of Locations Surcharging: Enter the number of locations or DaySmart accounts that will be utilizing surcharging. Reminder that each location requires its own form.
Check the agreement at the bottom of the form.
After completing all fields, select "Submit."
If you experience any issues submitting the form, please reach out to Mastercard at merchant_surcharge_notification@mastercard.com, including the details you entered on the form.