NEW! Understanding the New Credit Card Surcharge
A credit card surcharge is an extra charge added when customers pay by credit card. This surcharge, kept by a third-party payment vendor, is separate from product costs, premiums, and taxes, and is charged in addition to service or billing fees.
At a Glance
Applications Impacted: ICON, My Account, Pronto, and 1StepSurety
Timeline:
- 11/22/25 – 2 states active – New York and New Jersey
- 12/6/25 –Remaining states activated
States Excluded: CT, ID, MA, MD, ME, NE, RI
Surcharge Amount: 2.95% (exception: CO is 1.95%, OK is 2.0%)
Surcharge Does Not Apply: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or debit card payments
We’ll clearly inform customers about the credit card surcharge.