PAYHERO Blog
Tips, guides, and straight talk about credit card processing for DC, Maryland, and Virginia small businesses.
Your processing statement is confusing on purpose. Here's how to actually read it — and find out if you're overpaying.
Square charges 2.6% + 10¢ on everything. Interchange-plus passes through the actual cost. Here's how to figure out which one saves you more money.
The average small business pays 2.5-3.5% per transaction in processing fees. Here's what that actually costs you per year — and how to lower it.
Statement fees, PCI fees, batch fees, non-qualified surcharges — here are the junk fees your processor is quietly adding to your bill every month.
Running a restaurant in DC? Here's everything you need to know about credit card processing — rates, fees, what to avoid, and how to save.
Liquor stores have unique processing needs — high volume, consistent transactions, and tight margins. Here's how Maryland liquor stores can save on fees.
Auto repair shops process high-ticket transactions with tight margins. Here's how Virginia auto shops can cut processing costs and keep more profit.
New to payment processing? Running a business in DC, Maryland, or Virginia? Here's your no-BS guide to understanding fees, choosing a processor, and not getting ripped off.
Square is easy. But at 2.6% + 10¢, it's expensive for restaurants doing real volume. Here's the math on why DC restaurants are moving to interchange-plus.
Toast is a great POS. But are you paying too much for processing because it's bundled in? Here's what Toast restaurant owners need to know about their rates.
Clover's processing rates vary wildly depending on who sold it to you. Here's how Clover fees compare to PAYHERO's transparent pricing.
Choosing a payment processor is confusing. This guide cuts through the noise — what to look for, what to avoid, and how to get the best deal in 2026.
Interchange is the biggest chunk of your processing fees — and every processor pays it. Here's what it is, who sets it, and why it matters to your bottom line.
PCI compliance sounds scary. It doesn't have to be. Here's what small businesses actually need to do — and what your processor should handle for you.
Paying too much in processing fees? Here are 5 things you can do right now to lower your costs — no switching required (though that helps too).
Payment processing is one of your biggest monthly expenses. Here's a complete breakdown of what it actually costs — and how DMV businesses can pay less.