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Originally Posted by sweetcuties
I can't thank you enough for charging a $500 annual fee in addition to what I'm paying weekly... just wanted to say thanks
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The Visa and (sometimes) Mastercard fees are an unfortunate cost of doing business. When a biller signs you up, they are of course expecting to make some money based on your sales. Some sites do very well and some do not, but the level of support they must provide is the same for all of those sites, and usually the cost of that support might be similar. They must also maintain a good relationship with the credit card companies themselves, deal with policy or legal changes, investigate unusual or otherwise suspect charges, etc. Short answer: They provide a ton of services for you.
If your business is good and you can afford it, pay the bill.
If business is tough or the $500.00 cost will dig into your payroll this month, contact the billing provider and ask if they can break up the payments over a few months.
If you think you deserve to get the service for free and do not want to pay this fee, send an email to your contact and let them know. Like any business, they might be able to make a deal with you to reduce the fee, or maybe even eliminate it complete.
Good luck!