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Merchant services: what is a monthly minimum?

Many merchant accounts come with a monthly minimum.

Monthly Minimums are exactly what they sound like. They are a minimum amount that is charged to a merchant's account for discount rates and transaction fees. This fee is usually charged at the end of each billing cycle.

Typical monthly minimum is $25.

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