Cash Discounting & Surcharging Programs
Lower Your Credit Card Processing Fees
Our cash discounting and surcharging programs are a simple way for merchants to offset credit card processing fees – resulting in real profits!
We Have Options to Fit All Your Needs
Our program was built with flexibility in mind – offering four ways for merchants to share credit card processing fees with customers.
True Cash Discount
A True Cash Discount is when businesses offer a discount to customers who pay by cash, check or store-branded gift card, instead of with a credit or debit card.
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Surcharging
Surcharges are fees that are added to the cost of the purchase for the convenience of using a credit card. Businesses must follow additional steps to be in compliance with card brand regulations.
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Convenience Fees
Convenience Fees are charged for the convenience of payment through an alternative payment channel.
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Service Fees
Service Fees are added by merchants in specific government and education merchant category codes (MCCs).
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Keep More Profits
$144 million per year
Clearent customers' projected savings in credit card processing fees
$13,000 per year
Merchants' average savings with Clearent's Empower Program