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Find out what you're really paying per dollar processed — and see how you compare to industry benchmarks for your store type.

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What's Your
Effective Rate?

What Is Effective Rate?

Your effective rate is your total processing fees divided by your total card volume. It's the single most useful number for benchmarking your processing costs — more useful than any individual rate quote because it captures every fee, including monthly minimums, PCI fees, batch fees, and interchange downgrades.

The formula is simple: Total Fees ÷ Total Card Volume × 100 = Effective Rate %

Industry Benchmarks

Store Type Good Rate Average Overpaying
Convenience StoreBelow 1.9%1.9–2.5%Above 2.5%
Grocery StoreBelow 1.7%1.7–2.3%Above 2.3%
Smoke / Liquor ShopBelow 2.0%2.0–2.8%Above 2.8%
RestaurantBelow 2.2%2.2–3.0%Above 3.0%
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