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Guides and Resources

  • Surcharging Rules & Regulations in Canada (2024)

    As businesses look for ways to offset rising payment processing costs, surcharging has become an increasingly relevant topic. However, applying surcharges in Canada comes with strict regulatory requirements that merchants must follow. This guide outlines the latest surcharging rules and regulations in Canada for 2024, ensuring compliance while maximizing cost…

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    Surcharging Made Simple: A Game-Changer for This Barbershop Entrepreneur

    As a business owner, every dollar counts. Whether it’s reinvesting in your business, improving the customer experience, or simply staying ahead in a competitive market, finding ways to save is key to growth. For Chris, a barber who’s been running his shop for just under two years, switching to a…

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    How A Design Firm Simplified Billing and Saved $40k a year

    When Amanda Hamilton Interior Design (AHID) approached us, they were grappling with a maze of billing complexity: multiple platforms, manual tasks, and constant client payment reminders. Handling everything from high-end design fees to purchasing furniture and fixtures, they found themselves spending more time on administrative work than on what truly…

  • Why Restaurants Are Rapidly Switching to Surcharge Payments in Canada.

    What Is a Surcharge and How Does It Work? Running a restaurant is tough, and making money can be even harder. Recently published data shows that 34% of all new Pass The Fee accounts are restaurants¹. This encourages customers to use cash or debit cards instead of credit cards by…

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    Discover Hidden Costs In Payment Processing and Maximize Revenue

    The Hidden Mathematics of Payment Processing: What Your Bank Statement Isn’t Telling You And How To Keep Your Revenue Every business owner knows the feeling. It’s the end of the month, and you’re reviewing your bank statements. The sales numbers look good – until you spot those processing fees eating…

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    Comprehensive Guide to Reducing Processing Fees: A Proven Playbook

    Let’s face it – running a business is complicated enough without having to worry about losing money on every credit card transaction.  If you’ve been watching those processing fees eat into your profits month after month, this guide offers a done-for-you solution to that problem. Understanding The Current Landscape Before…

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    Everything You Need to Know About Embedded Finance

    Running a business today means wrestling with a constant stream of expenses eating into your profits. Among these, payment processing fees stand out as a particularly frustrating cost – one that seems impossible to escape. But what if you could turn your payment system from a cost center into a…

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    Transform Cash Flow with a Breakthrough Payment Strategy

    In today’s business environment, managing cash flow effectively isn’t just about increasing sales – it’s about maximizing what you keep from each transaction. While businesses focus intensely on marketing, operations, and customer service, there’s a significant drain on profits that many have simply accepted as unavoidable: credit card processing fees.…

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    How Credit Card Surcharges Can Save Your Repair Shop from Transaction Fee Losses

    Are Credit Card Transaction Fees Eating Into Your Repair Shop’s Profits? In the automotive repair business, every dollar counts. Between managing parts, labor, and overhead, repair shops have to keep a close eye on their bottom line. But one cost that’s often overlooked is credit card transaction fees—those small charges…

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    What are Payment Links?

    Payment links are a helpful tool for companies looking to create a better user experience for their customers. Payment links are simple – they allow you to create a unique link and send it to your customer to collect payments online. No expensive hardware required. The best part? Funds hit…