Free credit card processing rate review

Lower your processing costs without guessing.

Send us a recent processing statement and we will show your real effective rate, monthly fees, possible savings, and whether your current setup is already good enough to keep.

No pressure. No vague rate talk. Just a clear side-by-side review from a real person.

Takes about 5 minutes. No obligation. A real statement creates real answers.

Free statement review No pressure Clear effective rate breakdown Keep your system if it works Real human support
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Request your free rate review.

Send your info and a real person from Valued Merchant Services will review your rates, fees, equipment setup, and possible savings.

Takes less than 60 seconds No obligation No pressure
After submission, you will be redirected to the confirmation page for tracking.
Since 2006 Nearly 20 years serving merchants
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No Pressure Review the numbers before deciding
What happens next

Simple review. Clear answer. No pressure.

The form is first because ad visitors should not have to hunt for the next step. After that, the rest of the page gives them tools, proof, and support details.

1. Send the request. Share your basic business information so we know who to contact and what to review.
2. We review the numbers. We look at your effective rate, fees, equipment setup, and possible savings or cost-offset options.
3. You get a clear answer. If switching makes sense, we explain why. If your setup is already good, we will tell you that too.
Want exact numbers instead of an estimate? Upload a recent statement and VMS will review your rates, fees, and options.
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Quick rate review

Curious what your current processing may really be costing you?

Use this quick calculator to estimate your effective rate and explore possible savings scenarios. Then upload your statement so we can verify the numbers.

This tool is for directional estimates only. Your actual merchant statement is required for a true review.

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Option 1: VMS Rate Reduction

This shows a conservative rate-reduction scenario using estimated benchmark pricing and your transaction profile.

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Benchmark-based estimate. Actual pricing depends on statement details, card mix, risk profile, and approval. Estimated monthly savings
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Estimated annual savings
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Option 2: $0 Cost Program

For eligible merchants, a properly structured cash discount or dual pricing program may help offset processing costs.

Estimated VMS effective rate
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Potential monthly processing cost offset
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Potential annual processing cost offset
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Enter your numbers to see your comparison.

These are estimates only. Your actual statement gives us the clearest view of your real costs.

Takes about 5 minutes. No obligation. A real statement creates real answers.

Cash discount and dual pricing programs must be set up properly and may be subject to card brand rules, debit card restrictions, business type limitations, and state requirements.

Next
See how it works

Cost is one part. How your business actually runs day-to-day is the other.

After cost, the next question is support.

This quick video explains how VMS helps businesses beyond rates, including setup, tools, support, and long-term accountability.

Good fit check
Who should request a review

This is especially useful if processing fees feel unclear.

You do not need to be ready to switch. You only need a recent statement and a desire to understand what you are paying.

You process cards every month. Restaurants, retailers, medical offices, service businesses, ecommerce stores, and local merchants can all benefit from a clean review.
Your fees feel hard to understand. If your bill includes confusing rates, assessments, batch fees, PCI fees, monthly fees, or equipment charges, we will translate it.
You want options, not pressure. We may recommend lower rates, a cost-offset program, better equipment, a POS review, or staying with what you already have.
Savings, eligibility, equipment availability, and program options vary by business type, processing history, card mix, risk review, and approval. The review is free, but final terms require underwriting and program approval.
Then

Numbers matter. But what happens after you sign matters more.

People before profits

Most processors close the deal. Then disappear.

That is why so many business owners are tired of banks, processors, call centers, trouble tickets, and email-only support. VMS was built to feel different before, during, and after the sale.

What many merchants are used to

Too often, payment processing feels personal until the account is signed. Then support gets handed off to systems that do not know your business.

  • You call support and get a different person every time.
  • You wait on hold just to ask a simple question.
  • You submit a ticket and hope someone follows up.
  • The person who signed you up is nowhere to be found.

That’s the normal experience in this industry.

That’s exactly what we built VMS to fix.

What VMS means by people before profits

People before profits means we tell you when not to switch.

It is not a slogan. It is how we make decisions when a merchant trusts us with their business.

  • We tell you when your current setup is already good.
  • We help you keep your existing equipment when it still makes sense.
  • You have a real local person who lives and works in your community.
  • The person who earns your business remains accountable after the sale.
  • You are backed by real people in our US-based offices in WA, ID, and UT.
Direct access matters. Our merchants can reach real people through direct dial phone numbers, text messages, and email.
Local accountability matters. You are not just an account number to someone three layers removed from your business.
Reputation matters. For nearly 20 years, VMS has built trust by doing what most processors only promise before the sale.
Meet the people behind the promise

Real names. Real roles. Real ways to reach us.

These are real people you can call, text, or email directly.

Chris Del Grande - President and Co-Founder Valued Merchant Services
Chris Del Grande President & Co-Founder
St George, Utah
208-243-0818 chris@valuedmerchants.com
Sean Ruppel - CEO and Co-Founder Valued Merchant Services
Sean Ruppel CEO & Co-Founder
Idaho Falls, Idaho
208-243-0005 sean@valuedmerchants.com
Heather Maughan - Director of Operations Valued Merchant Services
Heather Maughan Director of Operations
Newport, Washington
208-313-9141 heather@valuedmerchants.com
Sarah Akerill - Agent Support and General Operations Valued Merchant Services
Sarah Akerill Agent Support / Gen Ops
Newport, Washington
208-390-5551 sarah@valuedmerchants.com
After that

Here is what most business owners actually want to know before switching.

What owners actually care about

You do not need another payment processing pitch.

You need to know whether the savings are real, whether setup will interrupt your business, whether deposits will be reliable, and whether the person who earned your trust will still answer after the sale.

Will this be a hassle? We explain setup, timing, equipment, and what changes before anything moves forward.
Will I actually save? We review your real statement numbers instead of making vague rate claims.
Can I keep my setup? Often, yes. If your current equipment or software works, we will say so.
Who helps later? You get a real local person plus a dedicated team in our US-based offices. Phone, text, and email support stay human.
The VMS review method

We make payment processing easier to understand before asking you to change anything.

We start with your statement, equipment, business model, and goals. Then we show what is working, what is costing you, what could be better, and what we would leave alone.

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We read the statement for you We translate processing fees, monthly charges, assessments, and markups into normal language.
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We show your true cost You see your effective rate and total monthly processing cost, not just the advertised rate.
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We check better options We review whether VMS can lower costs, improve funding, or simplify your setup.
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We give you a clear next step If switching makes sense, we explain it. If staying put makes sense, we say that too.
Is it worth switching?

A good review should help you make a clean decision.

Question
What we check
What you get
Am I overpaying?
Rates, fees, monthly charges, and effective cost.
A plain-English cost breakdown.
Will switching be disruptive?
Equipment, software, funding, and setup timing.
A clear picture of what changes and what does not.
Is my current setup good enough?
Current pricing, reliability, support, and business fit.
An honest recommendation, even if that means staying put.
Finally
How it works

Better payment processing starts with one statement.

Three simple steps. Clear numbers. No pressure.

Send your statement

Send a recent merchant processing statement so we can review your actual rates, fees, and monthly costs.

See your options

We show whether VMS can lower costs, improve support, keep your current setup, or offer better tools.

Decide with clarity

You get a people-first recommendation from a real person, even if staying put makes the most sense.

Start with the review. If we cannot improve your rates and fees, ask us about our $500 rate review promise.

All we need is a recent processing statement. We will show whether we can improve your bottom line, improve your support, or whether your current setup is already a good fit. Terms and eligibility apply.

Customer proof

Business owners remember when setup is easy and support actually shows up.

I had a very positive experience with Valued Merchants. Opening up a retail business, I had so much to do. Fortunately, setting up the credit card terminals and merchant account was seamless. It was one less thing I had to worry about.
Anthony T.
Spry Cricket, Charlotte, NC
We were locked into a contract with another merchant services company. We reached out to Chris at Valued Merchants. Not only did he help get us out of our contract, but got us a way better deal.
Dr. Syd D. Dhillon
Chiropractic, Charlotte, NC
Quick questions

Common questions before sending a statement.

Do I have to switch processors to get the review?

No. The review is meant to help you understand your current costs first. If switching makes sense, we will explain why. If it does not, we will tell you that too.

What do you need from me?

A recent merchant processing statement is best. It lets us review your true effective rate, monthly fees, assessments, markups, equipment charges, and possible savings.

Can I keep my current equipment or POS?

Often, yes. It depends on your current setup, processor compatibility, software, and business needs. We will review what should stay, what could improve, and what should not be touched.

Is the $0 cost option right for every business?

No. Cash discount and dual pricing programs must be structured correctly and may not fit every business type or customer experience. We will explain the rules, limitations, and practical fit before recommending it.

Will this hurt my current account or lock me into anything?

No. Reviewing your statement does not change your current processing account. You decide what to do after seeing the numbers.

Optional ways to grow
Products and services

More ways VMS can support your business.

Start with your payment processing review. Then, when it makes sense, VMS can also help with payment tools, capital, payroll, HR, websites, apps, financing, and marketing.

Start with clarity

Upload your statement. Get clear numbers. Decide without pressure.

Get a free rate review from Valued Merchant Services, backed by local accountability, clear explanations, and real human support.

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