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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
Industry Insights · May 31, 2026
5 Government Payment Processor Complaints Treasurers, Tax Collectors and Finance Directors Know Too Well
The Buyer’s View The Government Payment Processor Complaints Treasurers Don’t Post Online Most government payment processor complaints never reach a…
Industry Insights · May 31, 2026
Real Estate Tax Payments: Choosing Between an API and Bill Presentment
Two Ways In The Real Estate Tax Payments Decision Nobody Explains in the Demo When a county or municipality decides…
Industry Insights · May 30, 2026
Why CBD Payment Processing Breaks on Stripe, Square, and PayPal
The Setup Trap Why CBD Payment Processing Breaks on Stripe, Square, and PayPal CBD payment processing almost always starts the…
Industry Insights · May 30, 2026
Why Law Firm Payment Processing Isn’t Like Every Other Business
Why It’s Different Why Law Firm Payment Processing Isn’t Like Every Other Business Law firm payment processing looks simple from…
Industry Insights · May 29, 2026
Payment Depot Complaints: What to Know Before You Sign
Before You Sign with Payment Depot What the Most Common Payment Depot Complaints Actually Come Down To Payment Depot built…
Industry Insights · May 29, 2026
Why Home Services Payment Processing Costs More Than It Should
For HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Owners Why Home Services Payment Processing Costs More Than It Should Home services payment processing…
Risk & Fraud Prevention · May 28, 2026
Compelling Evidence 3.0: How Merchants Win Fraud Disputes
What It Is What Compelling Evidence 3.0 Actually Is Compelling Evidence 3.0 is a Visa rule that lets you defeat…
Legal & Compliance · May 28, 2026
What the Credit Card Competition Act Would Mean for Your Swipe Fees
What It Is What the Credit Card Competition Act Would Actually Do The Credit Card Competition Act is a bill…
Pricing Models · May 27, 2026
Convenience Fee vs Surcharge: What’s the Difference?
The Confusion Convenience Fee vs Surcharge: Why They’re Not the Same Thing To a customer, a convenience fee and a…
Pricing Models · May 27, 2026
ACH vs Wire Transfer: Which Should You Use?
The Core Difference ACH vs Wire Transfer: Two Ways Banks Move Money When a business needs to move money directly…