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You’ve got a business to run. Here’s the stuff worth knowing about getting paid—without the payments-industry word salad.
5 articles
Understanding fees5 min read · Dough Payments
11 fees to check on your merchant statement
Start with the charges that sit outside the headline rate. Some pay for services you use, some can be removed and some need an explanation in writing.
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Processor comparisons3 min read · Dough Payments
The real cost of Square for Canadian merchants
A month of debit taps, credit sales and online orders can cost three different things. Here’s how to read your Square report and decide whether a second quote is worth your time.
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Understanding fees4 min read · Dough Payments
What is interchange? In plain English.
Interchange is the part of a credit card payment that goes to the cardholder’s bank. Your total processing bill also includes network charges, processor pricing and any services you pay for.
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Pricing options4 min read · Dough Payments
Surcharging, cash discounts and dual pricing
The difference shows up on the price tag, at the terminal and on the receipt. Walk through the same sale three ways before choosing a setup for your counter.
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Making the switch3 min read · Dough Payments
How to switch payment processors without disrupting your business
Keep the old setup available while you test a real sale, a refund and a deposit on the new one. These five steps help you change providers without surprising the person at the till.
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