Credit card processing and merchant services

Credit card processing for businesses that need the right payment setup, not just another rate quote

SecureTrust of Florida helps businesses accept payments in store, online, over the phone, at the counter, by invoice, or in the field with a processing setup that matches how the business actually operates.

We can review Clover POS, Dual Pricing, cash discount, Interchange Plus, virtual terminals, gateways, online payments, phone payments, invoice payments, and current merchant statement fees before recommending a setup.

Serving businesses across Florida, with sales representatives in New York and additional expanding markets.

Payment program options

Compare Dual Pricing, cash discount, Interchange Plus, traditional processing, Clover POS, virtual terminal, and gateway options.

Hardware and software fit

Review Clover Flex, Mini, Station Duo, Go, virtual terminals, payment gateways, invoice tools, and online payment workflows.

Workflow-based review

Support for retail counters, restaurants, invoices, service calls, deposits, phone payments, online payments, and field payments.

What affects credit card processing cost

Credit card processing cost is affected by more than one advertised rate. The real cost can depend on card type, transaction method, average ticket, monthly volume, keyed vs card-present activity, gateway use, account fees, equipment costs, and processor markup.

Monthly processing volume
Average ticket size
Debit, credit, rewards, and corporate card mix
Chip, tap, swipe, and card-present payments
Keyed, phone, and virtual terminal payments
Gateway, PCI, batch, and monthly fees
Online and invoice payments
Clover device or hardware costs
Chargebacks and retrieval fees

Card acceptance options for different business workflows

The right processing setup depends on where the customer pays. A restaurant, retail store, service business, professional office, medical office, contractor, and auto service business may each need a different mix of tools.

In-person payments

Accept chip, tap, swipe, and customer-facing checkout payments using a Clover POS device or other approved payment hardware.

Phone and keyed payments

Use virtual terminal tools for phone orders, deposits, back-office payments, invoices, remote customers, or office-based payment collection.

Online and invoice payments

Use gateway tools, payment links, online payment forms, hosted checkout, or invoice workflows when customers pay remotely.

Clover POS, virtual terminal, and gateway setup

Credit card processing should connect cleanly with the tools the business uses every day. SecureTrust can review Clover POS, virtual terminal access, payment gateway needs, invoice tools, online payments, phone payments, and mobile checkout.

Clover POS

Review device fit, receipts, tips, staff roles, reporting, customer-facing checkout, and payment workflow.

Virtual terminal

Review keyed transactions, phone orders, deposits, remote payments, office payments, and customer records.

Payment gateway

Review online checkout, hosted payment pages, invoice payments, payment links, gateway fees, and reporting.

Mobile payments

Review field payments, service calls, delivery, events, curbside payments, and handheld checkout needs.

Related setup pages: Clover POS, virtual terminal, and payment gateway setup.

Compare credit card processing programs

There is no single best credit card processing program for every business. The right option depends on customer experience, checkout flow, transaction method, statement fees, and business type.

Program General idea What to review
Dual Pricing / Cash Discount Customer-facing payment-based pricing, such as cash and card pricing, depending on the approved setup. Customer-facing display, signage, receipt wording, staff training, checkout flow, and POS setup.
Interchange Plus Processor markup is shown separately from other card acceptance costs and account fees. Monthly volume, average ticket size, card mix, transaction method, gateway fees, and statement clarity.
Traditional processing A standard merchant account and payment setup based on the approved processor program. Rate structure, account fees, device needs, support, funding, contract terms, and workflow fit.
Gateway or virtual terminal Tools for keyed, phone, invoice, online, or remote payments. Keyed rates, gateway fees, invoice workflow, payment links, customer communication, and reporting.

This page is general business information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Program availability, pricing, underwriting, and requirements can vary by processor, business type, location, card network rules, and account approval.

Businesses comparing programs can also review our pricing programs, Dual Pricing, Interchange Plus, and merchant services pages.

Why statement review matters

Many businesses only look at the headline processing rate. A full statement review can show monthly fees, transaction fees, gateway fees, keyed-entry activity, equipment costs, PCI-related fees, batch fees, chargeback fees, and other account-level costs.

SecureTrust can review the statement and compare the payment setup against the way the business actually gets paid.

Current processing statement
Monthly volume and average ticket
Card-present vs keyed activity
Gateway and virtual terminal use
Clover or hardware costs
Program comparison options

Questions businesses ask about credit card processing

What affects my credit card processing cost?

Processing cost can be affected by monthly volume, average ticket size, card type, transaction method, card-present vs keyed activity, gateway use, equipment costs, monthly fees, and processor markup.

Can SecureTrust review my current processing statement?

Yes. We can review your current statement, monthly fees, transaction types, average ticket size, card mix, Clover setup, gateway use, virtual terminal activity, and business workflow before recommending options.

Can I accept payments online, over the phone, and in person?

Yes. Depending on the setup, businesses can use Clover POS, virtual terminal tools, payment gateways, payment links, invoices, and mobile payment options to accept different types of payments.

Should I choose Dual Pricing or Interchange Plus?

Dual Pricing is a customer-facing pricing approach. Interchange Plus is a merchant pricing model focused on processor markup visibility and statement clarity. The better fit depends on checkout flow, customer experience, volume, transaction mix, and business type.

Need help choosing the right credit card processing setup?

SecureTrust of Florida can review your current statement and recommend Dual Pricing, Interchange Plus, Clover POS, virtual terminal, gateway, or other merchant services options based on how your business gets paid.