Credit card payments are convenient for customers, but they come at a cost for retailers. As processing fees continue to rise, many businesses are looking for ways to protect their margins without increasing prices across the board. That’s where Surcharge Pro for Counterpoint comes in.
Surcharge Pro automatically applies a configurable surcharge to qualifying credit card transactions within Counterpoint, helping retailers recover processing costs while maintaining a seamless checkout experience.
Protect Your Margins
Every credit card transaction comes with a processing fee. Over time, those fees can add up to thousands of dollars in expenses that directly impact your bottom line.
Surcharge Pro provides a simple way to offset those costs by automatically applying a surcharge when designated credit card payment methods are used. Once configured, the process happens automatically at the point of sale, requiring no additional steps from your staff.
Built for Counterpoint
Unlike standalone solutions or manual workarounds, Surcharge Pro is designed specifically for Counterpoint. The enhancement works directly within your existing workflow, making it easy for employees to use while helping ensure consistency across transactions. Key benefits include:
- Automatically applies surcharges to qualifying credit card transactions
- User-configurable surcharge percentage
- Store-level configuration for multi-location retailers
- Easily turned on or off as business needs change
- No manual calculations required
- Seamlessly integrated with Counterpoint
Ideal for High Card-Volume Retailers
Surcharge Pro can benefit virtually any retail business that accepts credit cards, but it may be especially valuable for:
- Tobacco and smoke shops
- Liquor stores
- Gift shops
- Specialty retailers
- Garden Centers
- Multi-location operations
For businesses processing a significant number of card transactions, even a small recovery of processing costs can have a meaningful impact over time.
Simple, Flexible, and Effective
Retailers are constantly balancing customer expectations, operating expenses, and profitability. Surcharge Pro offers a practical solution that helps recover processing costs without complicating checkout. With flexible configuration options and seamless Counterpoint integration, Surcharge Pro makes it easier to manage one of the most common expenses facing retailers today.
Important Compliance Considerations
Surcharge regulations vary by state, card brand, and payment processor. Businesses are responsible for ensuring their surcharge practices comply with all applicable laws and merchant processing requirements.
Learn More
Interested in learning how Surcharge Pro can help your business recover credit card processing costs?
Contact Mainspring Retail Solutions for additional information, pricing, or a demonstration.
