Newsletters

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Don’t Add Credit Card Surcharges for Patients

The C&A Newsletter
July 1, 2025

Give your patients reasons to be happy about your practice, not irritated.

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“Cost-Plus” Credit Card Processing is a Must For All Dental Practices

The C&A Newsletter
July 1, 2024

Credit card processing fees are no doubt expensive, which is why we’ve long advocated that doctors use a payment processor that has a “cost-plus” arrangement.

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Ending a Credit Card Processor Contract

The C&A Newsletter
July 1, 2019

If you've tried to cancel your credit card processing contract then you know it's usually a complex & pricy process. Learn how to avoid contract exit fees.

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Credit Card Processing – Cost-Plus Vs. PMS Integrated Processors

The C&A Newsletter
October 1, 2018

A cost-plus system for credit card processing is superior to the card processor that is integrated with practice management software

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New Rules and Risks for Doctors Accepting Credit Cards

The C&A Advantage Newsletter
September 15, 2015

October 1 is important for another reason-it’s the start of the new credit card processing rules.

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We Love Costco But Not Their Merchant Credit Card Processing Service

The C&A Advantage Newsletter
June 15, 2013

We Love Costco But Not Their Merchant Credit Card Processing Service, here's why.

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Pin-Debit Card Processing Transactions

The C&A Advantage Newsletter
April 1, 2011

Pin-debit is the lowest cost form of processing with the lowest actual pass-through cost and, typically, , the smallest processor profit.

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Credit Card Processing Fees – Cost Plus Vs. Tiered Plans

The C&A Advantage Newsletter
January 15, 2011

Credit card fees are nasty for several reasons. The obvious one is that they are substantial and can run as high as 4% of the gross card collections

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How The Typical Processing Arrangement Works

The C&A Advantage Newsletter
December 1, 2010

There are two parts to the credit card rate, interchange and the merchant account markup. Read about how processing works.

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Achieving Substantial Credit Card Savings for Your Practice

The C&A Advantage Newsletter
December 1, 2010

We are currently working with a new company that is helping us negotiate much processing rates. Learn how it can save you money.

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We Are All Overpaying for Credit Card Processing Fees – Probably Thousands of Dollars Per Year

The C&A Advantage Newsletter
December 1, 2010

We Are All Overpaying For Credit Card Processing Fees - Probably Thousands Of Dollars Per Year