Guides and Resources
Smart Margin Growth for Dealerships: Recover Revenue Without Raising Prices
Raising prices isn’t always an option. Sticker shock can lose sales, damage reputation, and slow down volume. Yet margin pressure never disappears. For dealerships serious about protecting profitability, the real opportunity isn’t just in selling smarter-it’s in operating smarter. That means finding hidden costs, recovering lost revenue, and improving the…
The True Cost of Credit Card Processing for Dealerships – and How to Reclaim It with a Pass-the-Fee Programs
Profitability isn’t just about selling cars anymore. For dealerships today, real performance is measured in operational precision – and every overlooked cost adds up faster than ever. While fixed operations have traditionally been a dependable source of gross profit, even these departments are feeling the strain of rising operating expenses…
Chargebacks: What You Can (Actually) Do to Prevent Them
Rescue Payments understands the full risk picture, not just your processing fees. When businesses think about payment processing, the conversation usually starts with fees. And that makes sense – for many businesses, payment processing represents one of their largest monthly operating expenses. But behind the scenes, there’s another important consideration:…
Credit Card Surcharge Notice: Examples and Templates for Canadian Companies
If you’re considering adopting a pass-the-fee model, one of the most important aspects to get right is how you communicate it to your customers. Card networks like Visa and Mastercard have strict rules around how and where surcharge notices must appear – and failing to follow them can result in…
Is It Worth Paying Credit Card Surcharges to Earn Rewards in Canada?
Credit cards have long been a popular method of payment for Canadians, not only for the convenience they provide but also for the rewards they offer. From cashback to travel points and gift cards, Canadian credit card users often find themselves weighing the pros and cons of swiping their cards…
Unlocking Financial Success: Why Students Should Consider a Credit Card
As a student, the idea of getting a credit card can be intimidating. Many students avoid credit cards because they worry about falling into debt, or they simply don’t understand how to use them responsibly. However, when used wisely, credit cards can be one of the most effective tools for…
Starting up a business? Why you should surcharge from day one and save thousands on credit card fees.
Starting a business brings in a world of choices and it can sometimes be a bit overwhelming as you begin to put everything in place. How you accept payment is one of the more confusing parts of the process because of the overwhelming amount of choices in the market. .…
Unlocking Fair Pricing: How Pass-the-Fee Benefits Canadian Consumers and Businesses Alike
Since the Canadian regulatory shift in 2022, pass-the-fee payments has emerged as a strategy that enables companies to maintain competitive pricing while addressing the high costs of payment processing. This approach offers a transparent way to offset credit card processing fees, ensuring that customers who pay with cash or debit…
Merchant Credit Card Fee Guide 2025: How Much Does It Cost to Process Credit Cards?
Swipe. Tap. Go. It seems so quick and easy to pay with plastic these days. But behind the scenes, every credit card transaction is cutting into your bottom line. With each dip, tap, or swipe of a card, merchants are being bled dry by sky-high processing fees. Last year alone,…
How to Cancel Your Merchant Services Contract in Canada and the US – A Step By Step Guide
High payment processing fees can take a real toll on profitability for any business. While the costs may appear manageable individually, over time, they accumulate and become a significant drain on your bottom line. If you find yourself locked into a restrictive contract with high fees or subpar service, it’s…
