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Merchant Category Codes (MCC): How Your Industry Affects Your Fees
I nderstanding how your industry’s Merchant Category Code (MCC) influences transaction fees can help you reduce costs—discover the factors that impact your rates.
High-Risk Merchant Accounts: Which Industries Pay Higher Fees and Why
Learn why high-risk industries face higher fees and how this impacts your business’s profitability and security; discover what you can do next.
Interchange-Plus Pricing Explained: How It Benefits Your Business
An in-depth look at interchange-plus pricing reveals how it benefits your business by providing transparency and cost control—discover why it matters.
Beyond Swipe Fees: 5 Other Merchant Service Charges to Know
Getting familiar with hidden merchant service charges can save you money—discover the five costs beyond swipe fees you need to know.
The Truth About “Lowest Rate” Claims: How Merchant Fees Really Work
Navigating “lowest rate” claims reveals hidden costs and complexities that can significantly impact your merchant fees; uncover the full story to understand what you truly pay.
The Hidden Costs of “Free” Merchant Services (and How to Avoid Them)
Learn how hidden fees in so-called “free” merchant services can secretly drain your profits and discover ways to protect your business from unexpected costs.
Decoding Merchant Statements: How to Understand All Those Fees
Carefully decoding merchant statements reveals hidden fees and insights essential for optimizing your business finances; learn how to interpret every detail.