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A free credit card swiper can be tempting for small businesses, but some are better than others. Check out our rundown of the best free card readers.
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A particularly confusing and misunderstood fee is the monthly minimum. Rather than a direct fee, it’s the minimum amount in processing fees you’re required to pay your provider monthly. If your processing fees fall short of this minimum, you’re billed the difference; if not, there’s no extra charge.
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