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Are Credit Card Fees Killing Your Profits?

Written by The Kaizen Team | | June 12, 2025
 

Are credit card processing fees eating into your profits? They’re often one of the largest operating expenses for small businesses, but there are ways to fight back. In this episode of Kaizen Time, we break down the hidden costs of accepting credit and debit cards and share strategies for lowering those fees. We’ll talk about the growing trend of businesses passing surcharges to customers and explore payment alternatives like ACH transfers and even cryptocurrency, which could save you a significant chunk of change. Plus, get expert advice on how to analyze your payment processing costs and take action to improve your profitability and financial health.