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  • 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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    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 Embedded Payments?

    Providing a seamless, frictionless checkout experience is one of the best ways for businesses to keep customers satisfied and loyal. With more transactions transitioning online and into apps, integrating slick embedded online payments directly into these digital touchpoints has become a popular move.

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    Top Payment Trends for 2024: A Rescue Guide on trends to watch in 2024

    The payment industry is witnessing rapid evolution, driven by technological advancements and shifts in consumer preferences, highlighting the importance of implementing the correct digital acceptance products for Canadian businesses. This includes new payment methods, the rise of wallets, contactless payments, offline and online payments and more.

  • Answering the 81 Most Common Questions on Credit Card Surcharges for Business Owners

    We went through our email and call logs to find the most common questions people have about surcharge programs in Canada. This is a comprehensive list of the most common questions we get about surcharge pricing.