1. Confirm the statement period and totals
Start with the date range, gross card sales, returns, chargebacks or adjustments, transaction count, and net deposits. Make sure you are comparing the same period across reports.
2. Separate pricing components
Look for card-network or interchange categories, processor markups, per-transaction charges, authorization costs, monthly fees, equipment or software costs, and other line items. Labels differ by provider.
3. Calculate an effective rate carefully
A simple starting point is total processing-related cost divided by processed volume, but one-time charges, equipment, chargebacks, cash advances, and unrelated services can distort that number.
4. Protect sensitive information
Before sharing a statement, redact bank account numbers, tax IDs, Social Security numbers, cardholder data, passwords, and other credentials. Use only an approved secure delivery method.
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