8 Ways – Small businesses can immediately lower credit card processing fees

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Having to deal with your credit card processing  fees to some is the most painful task a business owner has. Though it may seem painful, everyone knows that this is an area that provide significant savings immediately for a merchant. Here are some helpful tips that will get you on your way to reducing your credit card processing fees.

8 Ways Small Businesses Can Manage Credit Card Processing Fees

Read the Fine Print: This advice applies to every merchant but is specifically important for small businesses. Know the rate that you agreed to and educate yourself on the various credit card processing fees that you are being charged. Many times merchants will enter into an agreement thinking they will be receiving a low rate and then find out years later that they received a promotional rate that was quickly changed only months into the contract. If you find that this has happened to you, you might be owed a refund.

Look at Your Termination Clause: If your termination clause states that you have either a minimal fee to terminate or no fee at all, this it to your advantage. Shop your rate around and see if another processor will propose a larger reduction in your credit card processing fees. (more…)

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