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The Price of Convenience: Is There Such a Thing as Free Credit Card Processing?

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This is typically achieved through a surcharging model, where a small fee is added to the customer’s total when they pay by credit card. This way, the business can recover the fees that would otherwise chip away at their margins. Per card network rules: Merchants can require a minimum of up to $10 for credit card transactions.

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Stay Aware and Protect Against Hidden Charges

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Don’t let opaque charges chip away hard-earned revenues. The list continues even further, from on-site terminal repairs to fees imposing new regulatory requirements. Essentially, payment processors have profit incentives, layering endless surcharges upon base processing rates. Master processing fee literacy and negotiate accountability.

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