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.

Merchant Services & Payment Solutions
Why Are My Payment Processing Fees So High? (A Payments Guy Explains)

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.

Merchant Services & Payment Solutions
Dual Pricing vs. Surcharging: How to Legally Eliminate Credit Card Processing Fees

Introduction: What Is Payment Processing?

Introduction: What Is Payment Processing?by: Jeff GlinesPublished on: 12/02/2025

Learn the basics of payment processing, pricing structures, and how to choose the best merchant services to save money and accept payments securely.

Merchant Services & Payment Solutions
Introduction: What Is Payment Processing?