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Automotive
Dealerships, repair shops, suppliers, and more.
Healthcare
Medical practices, dental offices, clinics, and surgeons.
Hospitality
From boutique properties to large-scale resorts and hotel chains.
Others
High Risk Processing, Property Management, International Businesses.
E-commerce
Online retailers and wholesalers.
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Charities, foundations, and 501(c) organizations.
Food & Beverage
Restaurants, bars, cafes, and franchises.
Government / Municipality
City Offices, County Services, Public Works, Building Departments.
Retail
Department Stores, Specialty Shops, Jewelry Stores.
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Recent Rate Increases and Charges
Global Payments Rate Increases, Fees, and Updates (2026)
July 3, 2026
Global Payments Integrated regularly sends notices related to fee increases and other important statements to customers. Our team here at…
Shift4 Payments: Rate Increases, Fees, and Updates (2026)
June 1, 2026
Here at Merchant Cost Consulting, we’re always staying up to date with the latest updates, fees, and rate increases from…
Amex OptBlue Rates & Interchange Qualification (2026)
May 19, 2026
American Express OptBlue is a pricing program that lets small and mid-sized merchants accept Amex cards through their existing processor…
SpotOn Payment Processing: Fees and Rate Increases (2026)
May 4, 2026
SpotOn is an all-in-one restaurant POS software that provides hardware, operations tools, and payment processing under one roof. They recently…
Fiserv Credit Card Processing Fees and Updates (2026)
April 29, 2026
FISERV regularly updates its interchange fees for credit and debit card processing. Our team at Merchant Cost Consulting keeps a close…
Discover Interchange Rates (2026 Update)
April 18, 2026
Unlike Visa and Mastercard, Discover doesn't publicly disclose its interchange rates online. You’ll hit a login wall if you try…
North (American Bancard) Payment Processing Rates – 2026
April 12, 2026
North (formerly North American Bancard) updates its interchange rates and merchant fees on a regular basis. To keep our readers…
Fullsteam Payments Rate Increases and Updates (2026)
April 5, 2026
Fullsteam Payments regularly updates its rates and fees for merchants. In an effort to keep pace with these constant changes,…
Elavon Rate Increases, Fees, and Updates (2026)
January 6, 2026
Elavon is a credit card processor and service provider for merchants across a wide range of industries. Like other solutions…
TSYS Credit Card Processing Fees and Rate Increases
November 27, 2025
This is the beginning of a new era to reveal how credit card processing companies are adding hidden fees, downgrading…
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