Category: Payment Processing

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Payment Processing

Average Fees for Credit Card Processing in 2025

Average credit card transaction fees typically range from 1.5% to 3.5% per transaction. While this may seem like a small percentage, these fees can quickly add up – especially for small businesses processing high volumes. Here’s the reality: accepting credit

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Payment Processing

Credit Card Decline Code 05: Do Not Honor (solution)

Is your store riddled with “Do Not Honor” messages? You’re not alone. These codes harm your business and can ultimately lead to account termination. A cleaner processing statement not only looks better but also improves your odds of getting better

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Payment Processing

Shopify Sucks for 2025: The Shopify Transaction Fees Trap

Shopify’s transaction fees are eating into your profits more than you realize. Let me break down why their fee structure creates significant challenges for growing businesses. SWITCH FROM SHOPIFY The Fee Trap Shopify’s rigid fee structure creates a costly trap

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Payment Processing

Can Shopify Shut Down Your Store? YES! Here’s What to Do

Your Shopify store is thriving, sales are flowing, and then it hits. That heart-stopping email from Shopify Payments announcing your payment processing has been suspended. I’ve helped hundreds of merchants through this exact situation, and here’s what you need to

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