Pricing
The Truth About "Free" Payment Processing
If your processor says processing is free, someone is still paying. Usually it's your customers — or you, in ways you haven't noticed yet.
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.
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.