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4 Things to Look for in a Credit Card Processor

As a business owner, choosing the right credit card processor can seem like a daunting task. There is so much involved within this industry that makes it hard to know when you’re actually getting a good deal or if you’re getting the wool pulled over your eyes. That is why Rate Tracker was created; to shine light on this industry that not many people understand. So, today we are going to talk about 4 things you should look for in a credit card processor. 4 Key Factors: 1. Right Solutions You want to find a processor that can provide you with the right solutions for your business. For example, if you are a veterinarian clinic, your needs as a business are different than an HVAC company. The HVAC company might need payment devices that are mobile so they can use them in the field, whereas the vet won’t need that type of solution. 2. Ongoing Service This is a big one. You want to make sure that the processors you are choosing will be there for you after the sale. Will they have a real person that you can talk to for support? Do they give you one point of contact for any account management? 3. Full Disclosure The credit card processing industry is a very convoluted and confusing industry when it comes to pricing, rates, costs, fees, and charges. Having a full disclosure will protect you as a business owner. 4. “Get It Done Right” Mentality When you talk to a representative or check out their website, your first gut feeling can really help you know if you’re going to like working with that company. This goes for any type of business. If the processor seems like they have the “get it done right” mentality in addition to the other three key factors, you have found your processor! Learn More About Rate Tracker If you are interested in learning more about Rate Tracker and the credit card processing industry, contact us today!

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3 Charges to Look for on a Credit Card Statement

What to Look for on a Credit Card Statement 3 Main Fees to Look for on Your Credit Card Statement 1) Interchange Fees These are the fees that are assessed to your business from the issuing banks that issued cards to your customers. Usually non-negotiable and can be a monthly fee, transaction fee, or what is known as the percentage of gross sales, or discount rate. PCI Noncompliance Fees These fees are important to pay attention to because they are avoidable and can range from $4-$250 a month! On top of that, there’s a liability that exists that if your business is deemed non-compliant and suffers a data breach, you could be held responsible. Learn More About Being PCI Compliant 2) Surcharge Fees Surcharges are an easy way for credit card processors to hide more fees in your bills while they line their pockets. So, if you see the word surcharge on your statement, chances are your costs are inflated, and you’re not being treated fairly by your processor. 3) Price/ Rate Increase This is where Rate Tracker comes in to help! Processors can easily sneak in more charges with an unnecessary rate or price increase in your monthly payments. You unknowingly agree to this by remaining their customer. Rate Track alerts you when this happens so you can take action. Learn More About Rate Tracker If you are a business owner, you need to understand the credit card processing industry in order to keep your hard-earned profits! Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you!

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Why do my fees increase?
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Why Do Credit Card Processing Rates Increase?

Many business owners rely on credit cards as their income source. As customers pay for their goods and services, they pay with their cards, and each transaction costs the business owner a small percentage. However, there is a lot of confusion around this industry that most business owners do not have the time to fully understand. With this lack of knowledge, it is easy for the credit card processing companies to take advantage of these small business owners. A processor is earning a set amount of profit each month, and they can increase the rates slowly. This lines their pockets and eats away at your profits! How Can Rate Tracker Help Business Owners? Rate tracker is integrated with your bank account securely and safely and will immediately alert you whenever the processing fees are increased. For example, a restaurant owner processing $60,000 per month decided to try Rate Tracker. He found that the processor increased their rates at about .75%, that equates to about $400 a month in extra fees that the business owner really had no idea that he was going to pay. Learn More About Rate Tracker If you would like to learn more about Rate Tracker and how we can help you understand your credit card processing rates, contact us today! Rate Tracker is free to use and 100% secure! Track My Rate!

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What Fees am I Paying and Why?

In most situations, there are 3 people that charge a fee: the card issuing bank or credit union (Interchange,) the card brand (V/MC/Disc/Amex,) and the credit card processor. If your logo is on the card or you’re processing the payment, you’re charging a fee on the transaction. Most business owners are not in a position to negotiate the fees that are charged. So, it does not matter who the processor is; you’re still going to be paying those fees in some way. How Can Rate Tracker Help Small Business Owners? Interchange fees and card brand fees are non-negotiable in most situations and can sometimes fluctuate based on average ticket, types of cards accepted, and how cards are processed. Interchange Fees + Card Brand Fees + Processor Fees = Effective Rate. If there’s a significant increase in the Effective Rate, it usually is because the Processor increased their profit per transaction or per month, ultimately taking more money from the business. Rate Tracker adds value by automatically monitoring the total cost imposed on a business, and immediately catches significant rate or cost increases. Learn More About the Benefits of Rate Tracker If you are interested in learning more about Rate Tracker, continue browsing our website or contact us today! Track My Rate!

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September 27, 2020/

In most situations, there are 3 people that charge a fee: the card issuing bank or credit union (Interchange,) the card brand (V/MC/Disc/Amex,) and the credit card processor. If your…

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