What type of fees do you apply?
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The Fees section provides a detailed breakdown of all the charges associated with processing your card transactions. These fees are grouped by type and help you understand where your processing costs come from. The fees billed to you on your statement may vary based on your business type, pricing structure, and platform.
What types of fees are included?
What types of fees are included?
Authorization fees
- Charged each time a card is swiped, tapped, or keyed, even if the transaction is later voided.
- These are fees directly passed through the network.
For further details about this section, check out the FAQ linked below.
Interchange fees
- These are the base fees paid to the card networks (Visa, Master, etc.)
- Vary by card type, transaction method, and industry.
- Example: A Visa transaction of $2,200.00 at 1.65% incurred a fee of $36.30.
For further details about this section, check out the FAQ linked below.
Transaction fees
- Flat fees are charged per transaction, regardless of the amount.
- Often listed separately from authorization or interchange fees.
For further details about this section, check out the FAQ linked below.
Card brand fees
- Fees charged by the card networks (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) for using their infrastructure.
- Usually, a small percentage of the transaction volume.
Other fees
- This includes monthly service fees, PCI compliance fees, chargeback fees, or statement fees.
- These are non-transactional and vary by processor.
For further details about this section, check out the FAQ linked below.
Why is this section important?
Understanding your fees helps you to:
- Identify where most of your processing costs come from
- Сpot unusual or unexpected charges
- Evaluate whether your current pricing model (e.g., Flat Rate, Tiered, Interchange Plus) is cost-effective. For more information, check out our dedicated FAQ below.
For more information, check out the linked FAQs below.