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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. 

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  • 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)

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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4500+ merchants use Rescue every month to save millions in fees.

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