Credit Card Processing

Tiered Pricing VS. Interchange Plus

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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Tiered pricing or interchange plus? How do you know what’s best for your business?

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Interchange Plus Pricing

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 pricing? Interchange plus […]

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Interchange plus pricing is a credit card processing pricing structure that separates the components of processing, costs allowing for transparent reporting and interchange optimization.

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Effective Rate for Credit Card Processing Fees

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 Examples Example A Example B Basics […]

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For businesses that already accept credit cards and have actual processing data, the effective rate can be interpreted as an exact measure of the competitiveness of your current processing solution.

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Credit Card Processing Consultants

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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Credit card processing consultants offer to negotiate with your credit card processor to lower your costs. But is it the best way to save your business money?

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