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Knowing the lay of the land will help you better identify how to get the best processing solution. Once you’re done reading this article, check out our more detailed breakdown of where credit card processing fees come from. For now, let’s dive in to how credit card processing works. The bankcard networks that ferry billions …
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Understanding how credit card processing fees are determined and how different merchant account pricing models work can save your business hundreds of dollars a month in transaction costs. One of the first questions you’ll ask is “Which should I go with, tiered pricing or interchange plus?” Tiered pricing is never in your best interest, but don’t …
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First of all, what does “credit card processing fees” actually mean? There are several different rates and fees that make up your total processing cost. In this article I’ll explain the different aspects that contribute to the fees to give you a solid understanding of who’s charging what and which areas of cost you can …
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This often leads to lower costs when compared with other forms of pricing such as tiered or bundled. But what IS interchange plus pricing, exactly? And is it the best pricing model? In this article, we’ll explain interchange plus in detail and take a look at the benefits. What is interchange plus? Interchange plus is …
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Often shortened from “interchange reimbursement fees,” interchange refers to a set of categories that are used to determine the rates for individual card transactions. Every category has requirements for eligibility and a rate associated. Those rates change at the card brands’ discretion, typically twice a year. Interchange can be a complex topic. For the purposes …
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For businesses searching for a new merchant account without actual processing data, the effective rate should be interpreted as a general indicator of cost-effectiveness — not as a precise measurement. However, it is still extremely important in determining the best processing solution. Basics of Effective Rate and Processing Fees Varying interchange fees make predicting the exact …
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It may be tempting to hire a credit card processing consultant in order to lower your processing fees. But consultants are often expensive and cut into your savings. Add to that the fact that you can get the benefits of a consultant through CardFellow for free, and a credit card processing consultant won’t seem like such …
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Subscription pricing is becoming more popular as businesses try to find ways to cut credit card processing costs. This type of pricing can be competitive, but there is an element of marketing spin that can sometimes make it seem better than it actually is. Subscription flat rate pricing is available from some processors in the …
