Twice a year the card networks republish their interchange tables, and your costs move without your processor touching anything. Here's how to tell a real rate hike from the calendar.
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.
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.
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.
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.