Is surcharge right for my business?

Companies of all shapes and sizes use surcharge and dual pricing to keep prices low and increase profitability.

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Why our clients choose surcharge

“We never accepted credit cards before because the fees were too expensive.”

For some companies, accepting credit cards didn’t make sense before surcharge because the fees cut into margins. This meant that customers had to pay for things via e-transfer, cheque or cash.

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Lawyers
Landscaping Firms
Building Supplies
Consulting Firms
Automotive
General Contractors
Home Services 
Private Schools
Clubs or Associations

“I run on tight margins and most of my sales are under $50. I need to maximize every dollar and credit card fees are killing me.”

If you process a high volume of low dollar amount transaction, then surcharge can be a great way to recapture and increase profitability.

Convenience Stores
Cigar/Vape Shops
Barbershops
Speciality Grocery
Dollar Stores
Locksmiths
Liquor Stores
Souvenir Shops
Towing Companies

“We accept credit cards but have always had a limit on transaction size to protect margins. Our customers never understand why.”

Many of our clients have had old policies prohibiting sales above a certain dollar amount. Surcharge lets them enable their customers to choose how they want to pay.

Auto Dealers
Industrial Manufactures
Supply Stores
Veterinary Clinics
Agricultural Products
Custom Fabricators
Moving Companies 
Distribution Companies
Heavy Machinery Sales

“We have a fee on credit card transactions but never realized it was offside of the rules. I need to set up the right compliant program.”

The credit card brands are targeting firms that are applying fees to transactions without the proper procedures in place.  This may result in heavy fines.

Condo Associations
Private Clubs
Golf Courses
Private Schools
Tutoring
Counsellors
Home Builders
Architecture Firms
Interior Design

“We had never thought about credit card before, but the fact that funds settle next business day and it differentiates us from our competitors, made a big difference to our clients and sales team.”

Card transactions are funded next business day. Accepting credit and debit transaction can significantly increase cash management and reduce wait times for clients to pay their bills. No more net 30.

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Auto Dealers
Industrial Manufactures
Supply Stores
Veterinary Clinics
Agricultural Products
Custom Fabricators
Moving Companies 
Distribution Companies
Heavy Machinery Sales

The reality.

Credit card processing fees continue to rise.

Interchange Network Fees (2023)

Payment Network	Range of card processing fees
Visa	1.25% + $0.05 to 2.45% + $0.10
Mastercard	0.92% + $0.05 to 2.56% + $.0.10
American Express	1.34% + $0.10 to 3.10% + $0.10
Discover	1.37% + $0.05 to 2.65% + $0.10

Our customers reduce their fees on average by 99.7%

Rescue lets you easily convert your existing payment system to a fully complaint surcharge program for accepting credit and debit cards.

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