Key Challenges Businesses Face

Unnecessary or Inflated Fees

Payment processors often charge hidden or excessive fees that go unnoticed.

Errors in Processing Statements

Incorrect charges and billing mistakes can lead to financial losses.

Lack of Transparency in Payment Costs

Many businesses struggle to understand complex processing fees.

Compliance & Security Risks

Non-compliance with regulations like PCI DSS can result in penalties.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Merchant Audit

    A detailed line-by-line analysis of your processing statements.

  • Fee & Interchange Cost Review

    Identify hidden surcharges and compare rates with industry benchmarks

  • Negotiation Support

    Help in securing better payment processing rates from providers.

  • Ongoing Monitoring

    Ensure fees and unnecessary charges don’t reappear over time.

Know more about our Merchant Audit Services

How Your Business Benefits

01

Significant Cost
Savings

Eliminate hidden fees
and reduce payment processing expenses.

02

Improved Financial
Planning

Gain full clarity
on your payment
processing costs.

03

Operational
Efficiency

Streamline payment
systems for smooth, hassle-free transactions.

04

Regulatory
Compliance

Stay compliant with
PCI DSS and avoid
costly penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

A merchant audit is a detailed review of your credit card processing statements to identify hidden fees, errors, and overcharges. Businesses need it to ensure they are not overpaying on processing fees and to optimize their payment costs.

Common hidden fees include unnecessary surcharges, inflated interchange rates, non-compliance penalties, and duplicate charges. Our audit helps businesses eliminate these costs and negotiate better rates.

We conduct a line-by-line analysis of your processing statements, compare fees with industry benchmarks, and identify any excessive charges. We then provide recommendations for cost savings and help negotiate better terms with payment processors.

Yes, we assess compliance with PCI DSS and other regulatory standards to help businesses avoid penalties and maintain secure payment processing.

No, the audit is a review of your current processing setup. We do not disrupt your payment processing but provide insights on optimizing costs and improving transparency.

It’s recommended to conduct an audit at least once a year to catch any new fees, rate increases, or changes in processing terms. Regular audits ensure ongoing cost efficiency.

Savings vary depending on your current processing fees and structure, but businesses often see significant reductions in hidden charges and better-negotiated rates, leading to long-term cost savings.

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