Category: MERCHANT PRICING
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Why Credit Card Processing Fees Are So High and How To Lower Them
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING, Credit Card Processing Fees, Credit Card Surcharges, Merchant Account Fees, MERCHANT PRICING, MERCHANT SERVICES, PAYMENT PROCESSING, PAYMENTSAre you shocked by how much your credit card processor charges each month? You’re not alone. Credit card processing fees have become a big business, with companies charging upwards of 3% of each transaction. While it may seem like you’re getting ripped off, there are ways to negotiate these fees and bring them down. In…
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FAQ Friday – Understanding Fees Part 1: High-Risk Merchant Account Fees
It should come as no surprise that merchant account fees come standard with any high-risk merchant account. Understanding what these fees are and why you are paying them can help reduce costs in the long run. Some fees are negotiable, some fees can be removed entirely, and others are permanent. In any of these cases,…
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FAQ Friday: How can I Avoid Getting Ripped Off By Merchant Account Fees?
On a recent episode of the Uncensored Direct Marketing podcast, my guest Julian Reyes brought up how easy it is for agents like us to rip off business owners with confusing merchant services pricing. He said that dozens of agents liked to operate in a cloud of obscurity, and it wasn’t until much later that he realized that he…
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FAQ Fridays: Your Merchant Category Code Can Increase Your Sales
A regular query I get from prospects and new clients, like this one from Paul K., who runs a supplement shop that’s been scaling considerably in the last few months: “Maria, I’ve signed up with a new payment processor – and they asked me what Merchant Category Code (MCC) my business is. What’s this all…
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Latin American Merchants, Boost US Sales In 30 Days With This Definitive Guide – Pt. 1
Are you a Latin American merchants with a BIG need for processing? Having trouble getting sales from the US and Canada approved? Let’s face it – it can often be hard to find a good payment provider in places like in Mexico and Chile. It can also be expensive. If you operate a business in…
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