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How to Reduce Credit Card Payment Processing Fees in 2025

Clearly Payments

For many merchants, payment processing is one of the top five operating expenses. In 2025, the top five operating expenses for most businesses are payroll, rent, payment processing fees, inventory or cost of goods sold, and marketing. In-Person (Chip/Tap) 1.5% 2.9% Visa, Mastercard, AMEX).