Why is the fee charged? A Why is the fee charged? Category: Online Payments In reviewing the costs of bank card usage, we have found that credit/debit card fees have increased dramatically in the last several years. These costs must be accounted for in the GCC budget. This change will benefit GCC and students by enabling the college to allocate the savings to other areas in critical need of funding. GCC is partnering with ACI Worldwide to offer online on-time payments. The service fee covers the cost of processing the payment transaction and security compliance and certifications requirements that ensure the protection of sensitive and personal consumer data. We are consistently working to keep costs down while maintaining high quality programs and services. While credit and debit card payments are a convenient way to pay your tuition and fee bill, the cost to provide this convenience has grown substantially. The change in vendors allows us to reduce costs while continuing to provide a variety of payment options to meet your needs.