Reducing Costs & Scaling
TL;DR
- Pathway 5 is about understanding and cutting what you pay. Three lessons, about 21 minutes
- Lesson 1 separates what's negotiable (processor markup) from what isn't (interchange, assessments)
- Lesson 2 is getting competing quotes and comparing effective rates. Lesson 3 is when to add tools or switch
- Finish it and you'll know whether you're overpaying, and have a plan if you are
This pathway helps you understand, reduce, and optimize your payment costs. Three lessons, about 21 minutes total.
| # | Lesson | What You'll Learn |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understanding Your Costs | What's negotiable (processor markup) vs. what's fixed (interchange, assessments) |
| 2 | Negotiating and Comparing | How to get competing quotes and compare effective rates |
| 3 | Scaling Decisions | When to add tools, switch processors, or invest in optimization |
Start with Lesson 1: Understanding Your Costs
After this pathway: You'll know whether you're overpaying and have a plan to fix it. Explore the full site by topic: Accept Payments, Handle Disputes, Prevent Fraud, or browse Reference for quick lookups.