Education-specific fee programs
Certain education and similar organizations may be able to use a service or convenience fee structure where the program, card-network requirements and applicable law allow it.
Resources
Payment education, without the sales spin.
Short explanations of the terms organizations hear most often — written to inform a decision, not to push one.
Dual pricing
A structure that presents more than one price depending on the payment method used. Requirements and permitted implementations differ from surcharging.
Surcharging
A distinct structure with its own card-network rules, disclosure requirements and legal restrictions. It is not interchangeable with dual pricing or service fees.
Traditional processing
The organization absorbs card acceptance costs under conventional pricing. Often the right answer, especially where other structures aren't permitted or practical.
FAQ
Everything else
One minute could change how you think about processing costs
You're already accepting payments. What if there were a smarter way?
See whether your organization may qualify for a payment option designed to reduce the eligible card-processing costs it absorbs — potentially to $0.
About 2 minutes · No statement required to start
Not every organization or transaction qualifies. Eligibility, pricing and program availability are subject to underwriting and applicable requirements.