Pricing

Payment Processing Pricing Options Built Around Your Business

At Tampa Bay Pay, we do not believe in one-size-fits-all pricing. We help businesses choose between low, transparent pricing they absorb or compliant pricing models that offset processing fees partially or entirely.
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Pricing Options

The best payment processing pricing depends on how you run your business

Some businesses prefer to absorb processing fees and keep the checkout experience as simple as possible. Others want a compliant model that helps offset card costs. We walk you through both and recommend the option that fits your business type, customer base, margins, and goals.

That means looking at your average ticket, industry, risk profile, equipment needs, invoicing workflow, and whether you want to absorb fees or pass some or all of them along in a compliant way. Our job is to help you understand the tradeoffs, not push you into a model that does not fit.

What we promise
We will always show you your options clearly, explain how the pricing works, and match or beat competing offers whenever we can. No mystery rates. No bait and switch. No surprise charges later.
What matters most
Transparent pricing you can actually understand
Compliant fee-offset options when appropriate
Pricing based on your business, not a template
No long-term contracts or cancellation fees
$500 Price Match Guarantee
If we cannot match or beat your current effective rate, we will pay you $500. That is not marketing fluff. That is us putting skin in the game.
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Two main ways businesses structure processing costs

Most businesses fall into one of these two camps: absorb the fees with transparent interchange-plus pricing, or use a compliant pricing model that helps offset those fees.
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Option 1: Absorb the Fee
Interchange-Plus Pricing
Interchange-plus pricing is one of the most transparent payment processing pricing models available. You pay the wholesale card cost set by the card brands, plus a clearly defined markup. This model is often a strong fit for B2B companies, invoicing-heavy businesses, and merchants who prefer absorbing the fee as part of the customer experience.
Ideal for
B2B Companies Invoicing Professional Services Customer Experience Focused
Benefits
Transparent Scalable Often Lower Than Flat Rate Easy to Audit
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Option 2: Pass the Fee to the Customer
Compliant Fee-Offset Models
For businesses that want to reduce or eliminate processing costs, we offer compliant dual pricing, cash discounting, credit card surcharging, and convenience fee setups where allowed. These models can be a strong fit for retail, restaurants, contractors, and many service businesses when implemented properly and disclosed correctly.
Ideal for
Retail Restaurants Contractors Service Businesses
Includes
Dual Pricing Cash Discounting Credit Surcharge Convenience Fee
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about payment processing pricing

Here are the questions we hear most often when business owners compare interchange-plus pricing, dual pricing, cash discounting, surcharging, and other merchant services pricing options.
What is your lowest rate?
It depends on your volume, industry, risk profile, and setup. Rates are negotiable based on processing history and needs. For many new low-risk businesses that choose to absorb the fees, a common starting point is interchange plus 0.50% and $0.25 per transaction, with a monthly fee often ranging from $0 to $50 depending on software, service level, and equipment.
Can I pass the fee to the customer, and is that legal?
Yes, but only if it is done correctly. We offer compliant dual pricing, cash discounting, surcharging for credit only, and convenience fee models where appropriate. Visa and Mastercard have specific rules, and we follow them closely. No grey-area nonsense.
How fast do I get my money?
Most clients receive deposits the next business day. In some cases, same-day funding may also be available depending on the processor and batch timing.
Do you charge monthly fees or equipment fees?
It depends on your setup. Some businesses pay no monthly fees, while others need software integrations, mobile tools, gateways, or POS systems. We go over this upfront so nothing shows up later as a surprise.
Is dual pricing or cash discounting the same as a surcharge?
No. They are different models. A surcharge adds a fee at checkout and can only apply to credit cards. Dual pricing shows both a cash and card price upfront. Both can be compliant when structured properly, and we help determine which is the better fit.
Can you really beat Square or Stripe?
Usually, yes. Flat-rate pricing from providers like Square or Stripe may look simple, but it is often expensive, especially on debit cards and lower-cost transactions. With interchange-plus pricing or a compliant fee-offset setup, we can often save businesses 20% to 50% or reduce their costs dramatically.
What if I already have equipment or software?
That is often not a problem. We work with many gateways, CRMs, POS systems, invoicing platforms, and mobile devices. In a lot of cases, we can integrate with what you already use or help you transition smoothly if an upgrade makes more sense.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
No. Most of our solutions are month-to-month with no cancellation fees. If we do not earn your business every month, we do not deserve it.
Need help choosing the right pricing model?
Let’s compare your options and show you what makes the most sense
Whether you want transparent interchange-plus pricing or a compliant way to offset processing fees, we can review your current setup, explain the tradeoffs, and recommend the model that best fits your business.
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