Effective Rate

The effective rate shows the amount of volume a business pays in credit card processing fees to process a given amount. It is shown as a percentage, and is calculated by dividing gross processing fees by gross sales. Learn More

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    The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency that advocates for consumer protection and the prevention anti-competitive business practices.

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    A surcharge is an extra fee that’s added to the regular total amount.

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