The FRP Blog
Straight talk on payment processing — rates, fees, integrations, and how to stop overpaying. No jargon, no sales spin, just the math behind what you pay to accept a card.
From the FRP Team
Quoted One Rate, Paying Another? How Processing Rates Really Work
You were quoted 2% but your statement says 3%. Here's how processing pricing is actually built — interchange, assessments, markup, and the fees that quietly close the gap.
What a Free Statement Analysis Is — and Why Every Business Should Get One
A free statement analysis is a line-by-line audit of your processing bill. Here's what it checks, what owners discover, and why it's worth doing yearly.
QuickBooks Payments: Accepting Cards Inside Your Accounting Software
Learn how to accept credit cards and ACH inside QuickBooks so payments reconcile themselves, and why transparent processing often costs less at volume.
Payment Processing for Auto Dealerships: DMS Integration & Compliance
A practical guide to auto dealership payments: DMS integration, deposits, F&I, service and parts, PCI compliance, and offsetting costs on big-ticket cards.
Parks & Rec Payment Processing: A Guide for Recreation Departments
A practical guide to collecting registration, membership, rental, and league fees online and in person — with RecDesk and transparent pricing.
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