Tacoma Public Schools will begin charging credit card processing fees to customers starting August 1, 2026, according to a district announcement. The fee structure, which was approved by the school board, will apply to all transactions processed through the district's payment system. The district has not specified the exact fee amount or the types of transactions affected, but the change is intended to offset costs associated with credit card processing services. Parents and staff should expect to see a small additional charge when making payments online or via phone for school-related services beginning August 1.
Tacoma Schools to Charge Credit Card Fees Starting August 1
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- ✓Tacoma Public Schools will begin charging credit card processing fees to customers starting August 1, 2026“District to charge credit card processing fees to customers beginning August 1”
- ⚠The fee structure was approved by the school boardNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The fee structure will apply to all transactions processed through the district's payment systemNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The district has not specified the exact fee amountNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The district has not specified the types of transactions affectedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The change is intended to offset costs associated with credit card processing servicesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Parents and staff should expect to see a small additional charge when making payments online or via phone for school-related servicesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The additional charge will begin on August 1“District to charge credit card processing fees to customers beginning August 1”
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