by Carolina Aponte | Apr 10, 2026 | STRICTLY
Did you know that U.S. merchants paid a staggering $172 billion in credit card processing fees in 2023? It’s a massive drain on your bottom line that feels unavoidable if you want to stay competitive. You’ve likely considered passing these costs along but...
by Carolina Aponte | Apr 10, 2026 | STRICTLY
Did you know that 65% of consumers in a 2025 retail behavior study reported they prefer a transparent surcharge over a hidden “inflation adjustment” fee? It’s no secret that rising merchant discount rates are eating your profits, often taking a 3.5%...
by Carolina Aponte | Apr 9, 2026 | STRICTLY
What if the 3.5% processing fee you paid last month wasn’t a mandatory cost of doing business, but a voluntary donation to your bank? In 2024, credit card swipe fees hit a record $172 billion according to the Nilson Report, and these costs are only climbing as...
by Carolina Aponte | Apr 9, 2026 | STRICTLY
What if your merchant statement showed exactly $0.00 in processing fees by the end of next month without triggering a single compliance warning from Visa? It’s a frustrating reality that the average small business owner loses up to 4% of their gross revenue to...
by Carolina Aponte | Apr 8, 2026 | STRICTLY
What if every credit card swipe at your register didn’t take a bite out of your monthly profits? You already know that merchant service fees are often your third largest expense after labor and rent. According to the 2023 Nilson Report, credit card processing...
