Effective July 1, 2026, the City of Zanesville has updated its credit card processing fee to 3.75% or a $2.50 minimum per transaction. This adjustment applies to municipal transactions, and additional processing fees may be applied depending on the specific transaction type.
Municipalities often implement or adjust credit card processing fees to offset the transaction costs charged by financial institutions and merchant services. By passing these fees directly to the users of credit card services, local governments aim to protect the general fund and ensure that taxpayers who pay with cash or check do not subsidize electronic payment processing.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to review their payment methods for city utilities and services to determine the most cost-effective way to manage their accounts moving forward.