Pricing Basics·June 2025
What Is an Effective Rate and Why Every Merchant Should Know Theirs
Your effective rate reveals the true cost of accepting cards — here's how to calculate it and what a healthy number looks like.
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Pricing Models·June 2025
Interchange Plus vs. Flat Rate: Which Pricing Model Costs You More?
Two of the most common pricing structures explained side by side so you can see which one fits your business.
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Programs·May 2025
How Cash Discounting Can Eliminate Your Processing Fees Entirely
Cash discounting is legal, growing in popularity, and could reduce your processing costs to zero.
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