Free merchant statement review

Find out what you’re really paying to accept cards.

Send one recent monthly processing statement, or (in the San Fernando Valley area) have Drew go over it with you in person. You’ll get your effective rate, every fee explained in plain language, and an honest answer on whether there’s an opportunity to improve it.

Free · No obligation · No need to switch anything. Pick a time that works, then send your statement before the call (or bring it).

What you get

A clear picture of what you pay.

Not an automated score and not a sales pitch. A real review by a real person, explained in plain language.

Request your review
  • Your effective rateTotal fees ÷ total card volume: the one number that cuts through every line item.
  • A line-by-line fee breakdownInterchange and pass-through costs, processor markup, per-transaction, monthly, annual, and PCI-type fees.
  • Equipment & recurring costsTerminal or POS rentals, leases, gateway fees, and software charges, all in one place.
  • Your options, side by sideYour pricing model identified, and Traditional, Split, and Full Cash Discount compared with your numbers.
  • A straight answerA plain-language walkthrough. If your current setup is a good fit, we’ll tell you.
Drew Lutzke
Your review is done by Drew personally.

Not a call center and not an automated score. Drew is local to the San Fernando Valley: in the Valley area he can go over it with you in person; elsewhere in Southern California, by phone or video (in person by arrangement).

Meet Drew
Who this is for

Established businesses, typically processing $20,000 or more a month in card sales.

Smaller business? You’re still welcome to ask. If a review won’t be worth your time, we’ll tell you.

How it works

Three steps. About as simple as it gets.

STEP 01

Send one statement

Book a time and email your most recent monthly statement (all pages), or just book and we’ll start there. Two or three months is better if you’re seasonal.

STEP 02

We review it

We find your effective rate, break down every fee, and compare all three structures. Turnaround depends on statement complexity.

STEP 03

We walk you through it. You decide.

A short call: what you pay, what each option could look like, and the trade-offs. No pressure, and no obligation to switch.

What to send

One statement. Nothing sensitive.

Send this

  • Your most recent monthly merchant processing statement
  • All pages, PDF preferred (a clear photo of each page works too)
  • Two or three months if your sales are seasonal
  • Optional: your business name, a callback number, and your current processor

Don’t send this

  • Card numbers or customer information
  • Bank, processor, or portal login credentials
  • Your full bank account number (black it out)
Privacy

Your statement, handled with care.

Only what the review needs

Your statement is used to prepare your review. That’s it.

No card numbers, ever

We never need card numbers, customer data, or any logins.

Black out what you like

Cover your bank account number before you send; we don’t need it.

Rather not email it?

Standard email isn’t end-to-end encrypted. Book a time and we’ll find another way.

Request your free review

Pick the easiest way to start.

No forms, no logins. Email takes about a minute: attach your statement, add a callback number, and send.

In your email

  • Your statement attached (all pages)
  • Business name
  • Best callback number
  • Anything you want us to look at

Free and no obligation. Actual rates, fees, savings, Cash Discount structures, equipment terms, and approval are merchant-specific and subject to underwriting, program rules, card mix, transaction type, and applicable requirements.

About the review

Common questions.

Is it really free?

Yes. The review is complimentary and there’s no obligation.

Do I need to switch processors?

No. The review is information. You decide what, if anything, to do next.

What if I can’t find my statement?

Most processors make statements available in their online portal under “Statements” or “Reports.” Or book a time and we’ll start with a conversation.

Will you tell me if I’m already in good shape?

Yes. The goal is clarity, not a sale.

Can you guarantee I’ll save money?

No, and no one honestly can before seeing your numbers. Results vary. The review shows what your options could look like, based on your statement and subject to the final approved program.

Before you send

Want a head start? Run your number.

Effective-rate calculator

Do the math on your own statement.

Use one monthly statement. Everything stays in your browser; nothing is sent anywhere. Prefilled values are hypothetical.

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Gross card sales processed that month.
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Every processing fee on the statement: rates, per-item, monthly, PCI.
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Shown separately so you can see your all-in monthly cost.
Your current cost
Effective rate
3.50%
Monthly$875
Quarterly (× 3)$2,625
Annual (× 12)$10,500
Per $100 in card sales$3.50

Effective rate = processing fees ÷ card volume. Not a quote or a benchmark.

Options to compareHypothetical estimates
Split Cash DiscountShare It

The posted card price carries a partial non-cash adjustment, cash customers get a discount, and you absorb the rest of the processing cost.

Illustrated 50/50 split: your shareabout $438/moof today’s processing fees

The actual split is set within approved program terms. Hypothetical estimate.

TraditionalLower It

One price for every customer. Your rate, markup, and monthly fees get reviewed against your statement to look for a lower-cost structure.

Your numberReviewed against your statementNo estimate until we see it

Cash discount and surcharge programs must follow card-brand rules and California law. A compliance review is recommended before any program goes live. Results vary; no savings are guaranteed.

These are hypothetical. See how each option would apply to your actual statement.

Book my free statement review to see your real numbers
Free merchant statement review

Know your number. Then decide.

One statement is all it takes to start.