Surcharge
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…
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…
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…
How to Seamlessly Implement Pass the Fee in Your Dental Practice: A Guide for Clinic Owners (2025)
Introducing the pass the fee for credit card payments at your dental practice is an effective way to offset rising payment processing costs. However, how you communicate the change to your patients is critical. A well-executed, transparent transition can help prevent confusion, reduce resistance, and ensure your patients continue to…
Dental Clinics: The Comprehensive Guide to Surcharge and Pass The Fee Payments (2025)
Credit card processing fees have long been an unavoidable expense for your practice. Most dental clinics pay between 2%-2.9% for credit card processing which cuts into profit margins and make up a big part of the price of your services. After Canadian legislation changes in 2022, clinics are considering a…
Credit Card Surcharge Rules in Canada: The Definitive Guide (2025)
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…
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…
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…
