These are transaction fees paid to cardholder's banks for the services they provide, including issuing the card, processing the payment etc.
Compare payment processors and the costs of your payments; keep an eye on contract expiries and ensure you don’t move onto out of contract rates.
These are fees charged by card networks (schemes) like Visa and Mastercard for managing and maintaining the payments network.
Annually or when your contract terms end. It’s not uncommon for payment processors to increase your processing fees when a contract term expires.
Interchange fees go to banks, scheme fees go to the networks/schemes and processing fees go to the payment processor.
Yes, by streamlining transactions and reducing manual tasks. Some payment platforms connect to 3rd party services and software that help you to better manage your business.
They differ by card and transaction type. Typically interchange is more expensive for credit cards than debit cards, costs are also greater for online transactions because there is an increased risk of fraud when the customer is not present.
Research, compare rates, and read reviews. You can also speak to experts like paymentpricing.com who can help you to better understand your payment costs and match your business with the most cost-effective provider.
Yes, there can be. Look for setup, monthly, and compliance fees.
Stay updated on PCI DSS requirements and conduct audits.