Why Are My Payment Processing Fees So High? (A Payments Guy Explains)

Why Are My Payment Processing Fees So High? (A Payments Guy Explains)by: Jeff GlinesPublished on: 14/08/2026

A 21-year payments veteran breaks down why your Square or Stripe fees feel so high, what's really inside a flat rate, and how to tell if you're overpaying. Free statement review.

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Why Are My Payment Processing Fees So High? (A Payments Guy Explains)

Credit Card Processing Fees Too High? Here's How to Tell

Credit Card Processing Fees Too High? Here's How to Tellby: Jeff GlinesPublished on: 20/05/2026

If your credit card processing fees feel too high, you're probably right. Here's how to spot the overcharges, what a fair rate looks like in 2026, and the four levers that move the bill.

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Credit Card Processing Fees Too High? Here's How to Tell

How To Read Your Merchant Statement Line by Line

How To Read Your Merchant Statement Line by Lineby: Jeff GlinesPublished on: 30/04/2026

Most merchant statements are designed to confuse. Here's a five-step walkthrough for reading yours line by line — and spotting where you're overpaying.

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How To Read Your Merchant Statement Line by Line

Dual Pricing vs. Surcharging: How to Legally Eliminate Credit Card Processing Fees

Dual Pricing vs. Surcharging: How to Legally Eliminate Credit Card Processing Feesby: Jeff GlinesPublished on: 13/02/2025

Discover the key differences between dual pricing, cash discounting, and surcharging. Learn how gas stations have used cash vs. card pricing for decades, how laws have changed, and which states don’t allow surcharging. Find the best program to eliminate credit card fees.

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Dual Pricing vs. Surcharging: How to Legally Eliminate Credit Card Processing Fees