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Find Out What You're Really Paying

Upload your processing statement and we'll deliver a side-by-side comparison showing exactly where you're overpaying — and what better options actually look like.

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Free · No obligation · Results within one business day
20+
Years Finding Hidden Fees
15–30%
Average Savings Found Per Review
100%
Fee Elimination Available via Cash Discount
$0
To Switch — No Contracts
How It Works

A straightforward four-step process

No endless sales pitch. No mystery. Just a clear analysis of what you're paying now versus what better options actually look like.

01
Send Your Statement
Upload your most recent complete processing statement — all pages showing rates, fees, and totals.
02
We Break It Down
We analyze markup, monthly fees, effective rate, and junk fee inventory. Most reviews complete within one business day.
03
You Get the Facts
We share a clear side-by-side comparison of your current costs versus what our programs would look like on your actual volume.
04
You Save
We present your options, handle the transition, and make sure you're up and running without disruption to your business.
Why This Matters

6 things you'll know after we review your statement

After 20 years reviewing statements across Upstate SC and Western NC, we've never done a review where the merchant walked away without learning something that saved them money. Here's what you'll have after ours.

Your Real Effective Rate
Most merchants don't know this number. After our review you will — and you'll know exactly how it compares to what you should be paying.
Your Actual Annual Savings Opportunity
Not a vague estimate — a real dollar figure based on your actual volume. You'll know exactly what staying with your current processor is costing you each year.
Every Fee on Your Statement — Explained
PCI fees, gateway fees, regulatory fees, network fees — we flag every line item and tell you in plain language what it is, what it should be, and whether it belongs there.
Whether Your Rate Has Quietly Increased
Most processing contracts allow rate increases without direct notification. We'll tell you if your rate today is different from what you agreed to — and by how much.
If Cash Discount Is Right for Your Business
A compliant Cash Discount program can eliminate 100% of your processing fees. Most processors won't bring it up because it reduces their revenue. We will — honestly.
The Cost of Waiting Another Month
Every month you're overpaying is money you don't get back. After our review you'll know exactly what each month of inaction is costing you — and you can decide from there.
What We'll Show You

What your current statement doesn't tell you

Most processing statements are designed to be skimmed, not understood. A UMA rate analysis breaks it all apart — so you see exactly what you're paying and why.

What We Look At Your Current Statement UMA Rate Analysis
Real effective rate Not shown — you calculate it yourself Calculated and explained clearly
Card-type breakdown Lumped under "qualified / non-qualified" Itemized per card category
Markup vs. interchange Markup hidden inside the headline rate Markup pulled out and exposed
Junk & regulatory fees Buried in middle pages Flagged with plain-language explanations
Side-by-side projection None offered What our programs would cost on same volume
Cash Discount / Dual Pricing option Not discussed Presented if it fits your business

STATEMENT UPLOAD FORM

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Common Questions

Rate analysis — answered

Is this really free? What's the catch?

No catch. The rate analysis costs nothing and there's no obligation to switch. We do this because most businesses are overpaying and don't know it — and showing them the math is how we earn the right to a real conversation. If your current processor is genuinely giving you the best deal, you'll have proof of that too.

How long does the analysis take?

Most reviews are completed within one business day after you submit your statement. If your statement is complex or involves multiple locations, it may take slightly longer. We'll reach out as soon as the analysis is ready.

What documents do I need to send?

Your most recent complete processing statement — all pages, including the sections that show interchange categories, fees, and totals. If you have separate gateway, software, terminal lease, or PCI compliance fees billed elsewhere, including those helps us give you the most accurate picture.

Do I need to switch processors if you find savings?

No. The analysis is yours to keep and use however you want — switch to UMA, use it as leverage with your current processor, or just be informed the next time your rates "adjust." There's no contract, no pressure, and no follow-up calls if you say you're not interested.

What if my current processor matches your offer once I show them?

That happens sometimes — and honestly, that's still a win. If your current processor suddenly finds room to lower your rate after seeing our proposal, you got the savings you should have been getting all along. Either way, you come out ahead.

I have paper statements — can I still submit?

Absolutely. Just text clear photos of your statement pages to Derek at 248-310-9566. Most business owners find this faster than scanning. Include all pages that show fees, rates, and totals.

Nobody regrets knowing what they're really paying.

Send your statement — get clarity within one business day. Most businesses we review find real savings.
Some are shocked by how much they were overpaying.

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