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How Much Do Credit Card Processing Fees Cost a Painting Business?

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Published on: 08/08/2026

Painting contractors quietly lose $4,000-$15,000 a year to credit card processing fees. See what you really pay per job, why rates keep climbing, and how to eliminate the fee from your side of the transaction entirely.

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Should Pool Builders Charge a Credit Card Fee on a $70,000 Install?

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Published on: 28/07/2026

On a $70,000 pool build, a 3% surcharge moves $2,100 onto your customer at the worst possible moment. Here's how to find your real effective rate - and eliminate the fee instead of relocating it.

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