What are the Miscellaneous (MISC)/ Additional Fees section on my statement?
The Additional Fees, or the MISC (Miscellaneous) Fees section on your statement is where you'll find charges that don’t fall under standard categories like processing or authorization fees. Think of it as a catch-all for smaller, often service-related fees that vary depending on your account activity and subscriptions to additional services.
Below is an example of the main fees that can be charged to your account:
| Fee | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax Identification Number (TIN)/Tax Filing Name Invalid Fee | Charged when an inaccurate federal Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and/or legal business name has been identified on your account. |
| Merchant Club Fee | Monthly fee that includes six rolls of paper and one ribbon per month at no cost, excluding shipping and handling charges. |
| Regulatory or Compliance Fees | Fees associated with tax reporting, regulatory requirements, or account compliance obligations. |
| PCI Non-Compliance Fee | Charged when required PCI compliance validation activities have not been completed by the applicable deadline. |
| Annual fee | Charged to help cover the costs associated with maintaining your merchant account. |
| Statement/ Customer Service fee | Associated with the monthly statement issued at the end of each processing cycle. This fee helps cover account administration, customer support, and general account servicing costs, and is not specifically related to the delivery of paper statements. |
| Debit Access Fee | Associated with the ability to accept PIN-based debit card transactions. |
| Brand Visibility Fee | A monthly fee that applies to merchants who have been subscribed to the Paysafe brand visibility by Yext service. |
| Fraud Management Fee | Monthly fee that is charged to accounts that have been subscribed to the Encytro chargeback protection program |
| Non-Returned Equipment Fee | Charged when equipment provided under the Equipment Placement Program (EPP) is not returned within the required timeframe after account closure. |
| DDA Change Fee | Charged when updates are made to the bank account (Demand Deposit Account) used for deposits and debits. |
| Batch Header Fees | Charges associated with submitting transaction batches for settlement. |
| Voice Authorization Fees | Fees incurred when a transaction is authorized manually through a voice authorization center rather than electronically. |
Below is an example image of what this section may look like on your merchant statement:
Each of these fees serves a specific purpose: some are tied to maintaining your account, others are triggered by specific actions or requirements. Since every merchant’s setup is different, the exact fees listed can vary from month to month. You can check your merchant agreement to understand more about those additional fees.