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About the Author
Brookside Payments
Brookside Payments brings 20+ years of merchant services experience to small and mid-size businesses. We specialize in interchange-plus pricing and dual pricing programs — two of the most transparent pricing models available — with no long-term contracts, no hidden fees, and a local representative who picks up the phone. Our focus is simple: help merchants understand exactly what they're paying and why, then structure a merchant account that works in their favor. Every business deserves honest advice, whether they end up working with us or not.
Published Articles
Fees & Interchange · April 25, 2026
What Are Credit Card Assessment Fees — And Why You Cannot Negotiate Them
Fees & Interchange Most merchants reviewing a processing statement for the first time can identify the interchange line. They can…
Industry Insights · April 24, 2026
Kevin Paid $495 to Leave North American Bancard. He Made It Back in Six Weeks.
Industry Insights Kevin Walsh runs a residential roofing company in Columbus, Ohio. Eight employees, about $38,000 a month in card…
Industry Insights · April 24, 2026
The Rep Called It an Upgrade. Paul’s Hardware Bill Went Up $280 a Month. The Old Lease Kept Running.
Industry Insights Paul Ostrowski has run Vecchio’s, a casual Italian restaurant in Milwaukee, for eleven years. Sixty seats, a bar,…
Merchant Tips · April 24, 2026
Beth Left the Renewal Packet on Her Desk for Three Days. When She Finally Opened It, She Was Glad She Did.
Merchant Tips Beth Parsons runs a kitchen supply store in Raleigh. Good knives, cast iron, specialty cookware — the kind…
Industry Insights · April 23, 2026
Luis Processed $45,000 Through ServiceTitan Last Month. He Paid $1,237 in Fees He Did Not Have To.
Industry Insights Luis Vargas runs an HVAC company in Albuquerque. Four technicians, residential and light commercial work, about $45,000 a…
Industry Insights · April 23, 2026
Teresa Processed $28,000 Through Tekmetric Last Month. She Paid $832 in Fees She Did Not Have To.
Industry Insights Teresa Okafor has run a five-bay auto repair shop in Memphis for eleven years. Brakes, transmissions, oil changes,…
Industry Insights · April 22, 2026
Andre Mitchell Processed $38,000 Through Jobber Last Month. He Paid $1,128 in Fees He Didn’t Have To.
Industry Insights The search for how to reduce Jobber payment processing fees almost always starts the same way — not…
Industry Insights · April 21, 2026
David Chen Processed $32,000 Through QuickBooks Last Month. He Paid $1,000 in Fees He Did Not Have To.
Industry Insights Reduce QuickBooks payment processing fees is a search most small business owners run for the first time after…
Industry Insights · April 21, 2026
The Rep Walked In, Placed a Terminal, and Disappeared. The Name on Marco’s Statement Changed. The Problems Did Not.
Industry Insights Marco Delgado runs a six-bay auto repair shop in San Antonio. Brakes, transmissions, fleet work for a couple…
Fees & Interchange · April 21, 2026
Chase Said They Eliminated a Fee. Tom’s Bill Went Up $1,170.
Fees & Interchange Tom Kessler runs a two-operatory dental practice in Fort Worth. Cleanings, crowns, a few implant cases a…