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Get to zero processing fees —
compliantly.

Dual pricing, cash discount, and surcharge programs that can wipe out your card processing costs — set up the compliant way, with the signage and receipts to back it.

Cash discountDual pricingSurcharging
Zero Fee Programs

Keep more of every sale

Cash Discount

Reward cash-paying customers and offset card costs automatically.

Dual Pricing

Show a cash price and a card price so customers choose with eyes open.

Surcharging

Apply a compliant surcharge to credit transactions where allowed.

Compliant Signage

We provide the required signage and disclosures, done right.

Works on Every Terminal

Built into PAX, Dejavoo, Valor, Clover, and more.

Stays Compliant

Card-brand and state rules handled so you stay on the right side.

How it works

Three ways to get to zero

Every program offsets your card fees a little differently. Here’s how each one works on a $100 sale at an example ~3.5% processing cost — your specialist sets the exact rate for your card mix.

1
We reviewYour volume, average ticket and state rules.
2
We configureYour terminal applies the program automatically at checkout.
3
We post signageCompliant signs & receipt disclosures, done for you.
4
You keep moreCard fees are offset — often down to $0.
Dual Pricing

Two prices, customer chooses

Every item shows a cash price and a slightly higher card price side by side. Whichever way they pay, you net the cash price.

Cash price (shelf)$100.00
Card price (shown)$103.50
You keep either way$100.00

Most popular & clearest for customers. The card price covers the ~3.5% fee, so processing nets to $0.

Cash Discount

One posted price, cash saves

You post the card price everywhere, then give a discount for paying cash at the register. Card payers fund the processing.

Posted price$103.50
Cash discount−$3.50
Cash customer pays$100.00

Simple single-price signage. The posted price already absorbs the fee, so card sales cost you nothing.

Surcharge

A small fee on credit only

Add a compliant surcharge to credit cards (never debit), capped to card-brand and state limits. Debit and cash pay the base price.

Base price$100.00
Credit surcharge (3%)+$3.00
Credit customer pays$103.00

Debit cards can’t be surcharged, so debit & cash stay at $100. We keep you within the legal caps.

More margin

A few points back on every transaction adds up

For many merchants a fee program effectively eliminates processing costs — our specialists set it up the compliant way.

  • Offset most or all card fees
  • Clear, compliant signage
  • Transparent receipts
  • Works on every terminal
  • Set up by specialists
Find your fit

See which program fits

Tell us your volume and average ticket and we’ll recommend the right fee program.

Pair with rewards

A fee program is what makes Merchant Rewards effectively free.

See if a fee program fits

We’ll reach out within one business day.

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