How to Negotiate Lower Credit Card Processing Rates
Your processing rates are not set in stone. Learn proven negotiation tactics to reduce your processor's markup and lower your monthly costs.
How Semi-Annual Interchange Rate Changes Affect Your Business
Visa and Mastercard update interchange rates twice per year. Learn how these changes impact your processing costs and what you can do to prepare.
5 Ways to Reduce Processing Costs Without Switching Processors
You do not always need to switch processors to save money. Here are five strategies to reduce your costs with your current provider.
How to Dispute Unauthorized Fee Increases on Your Processing Statement
Noticed new fees or rate increases on your statement? Learn how to identify unauthorized changes, dispute them with your processor, and protect yourself going forward.
Why Your Processor Markup Matters More Than Interchange Rates
You cannot control interchange rates, but you can control your processor's markup. Learn how to identify, compare, and negotiate the one fee that is entirely in your control.
American Express OptBlue Program: How It Saves Merchants Money
The Amex OptBlue program changed the game for small business Amex acceptance. Learn how it works, what it costs, and why more merchants are accepting Amex now.
The Annual Payment Processing Audit: A Complete Guide for Business Owners
An annual processing audit ensures you are getting the best rates and service. Follow this comprehensive guide to review every aspect of your payment processing setup.
How Often Should You Audit Your Credit Card Processing Costs?
An annual processing audit protects your business from rate creep, fee additions, and outdated pricing structures. Here is how to build an audit into your financial routine.
What Your Processor Won't Tell You About Rate Increases
Rate increases are a fact of life in payment processing, but the way they are communicated and applied reveals a lot about your processor's transparency and priorities.