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Provider
In-person
Online
Monthly fee
Zeyla
Partner
High-risk and hard-to-place businesses
In-person
Custom quote
Online
Custom quote
Monthly fee
Quoted per account
Stripe
Partner
Online stores, SaaS and platforms
In-person
2.7% + 5¢
Online
2.9% + 30¢
Monthly fee
$0
Square
Partner
Retail, food and service businesses starting out
In-person
2.6% + 10¢
Online
2.9% + 30¢
Monthly fee
$0 on the free plan
Helcim
Partner
Growing businesses that want lower, transparent rates
In-person
Interchange + 0.40% + 8¢
Online
Interchange + 0.50% + 25¢
Monthly fee
$0

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