Contracts
Why Your Processor Can Raise Rates Without Telling You
Most merchant agreements include a clause that lets the processor increase fees at will. Here's where to find it and what to do about it.
Contracts
Early Termination Fees: The Clause Your Processor Hopes You Forget
Some processors lock you in with ETFs of $500 or more. Here's how to spot them before you sign and how to get out if you're already stuck.
Contracts
How to Actually Negotiate Your Processing Agreement
Your merchant agreement isn't a take-it-or-leave-it contract. It's a first offer. Here's how to push back on the terms that cost you money.
Fees
Monthly Minimums: The Processor Fee Nobody Warns You About
A monthly minimum sounds harmless — until you realize it's a guaranteed floor on your processing cost, regardless of how little business you actually do.