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Cost Optimisation Guide

How to Save Money on Payment Processing

Discover proven strategies to reduce your payment processing costs by up to 50%. Most businesses overpay for card processing — here's how to stop leaving money on the table.

Calculate Your Potential Savings

See how much you could save by switching to Monek

£742.50
Monthly Savings
£8,910.00
Annual Savings
78%
Savings Percentage
Monek rate: 0.375% + 1p · This calculation uses our standard rate. High-volume merchants may qualify for even lower rates. Contact us for a custom quote.

4 Ways to Reduce Payment Costs

Implement these strategies to maximise your savings

Save Up to 50%

Switch to Monek's Low Rates

From 0.375% + 1p per transaction — significantly lower than industry average.

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Save £15-£25 per chargeback

Reduce Chargeback Fees

Implement our fraud prevention tools to minimise costly chargebacks and disputes.

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Save £100–£2,000/year

Eliminate Hidden Fees

No setup fees, monthly minimums, or PCI compliance charges. Just transparent pricing.

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Save interest costs

Optimise Settlement Times

Next-day settlement improves cash flow and reduces the need for expensive credit.

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Eliminate Hidden Fees

Compare typical industry fees vs. Monek's transparent pricing

Fee TypeTypical CompetitorMonek
PCI Compliance£10–£700/monthIncluded
Monthly Account Fee£15–£30/month£0
Setup/Onboarding£100–£300£0
Statement Fee£10–£25/month£0
Chargeback Fee£25–£40£0
Early Termination£100–£500£0
Average Annual Savings from Eliminated Fees: £1,200 – £3,000

Quick Cost-Cutting Tips

Implement these today for immediate savings

Process More Card Transactions

Encourage card payments over cash — they're faster to process and easier to reconcile.

Enable Contactless Payments

Contactless transactions are processed at the same low rate but improve customer experience.

Use Interchange Optimisation

Ensure transactions are properly classified to capture all eligible lower interchange rates.

Implement Surcharging

Where legal, pass payment processing costs to customers (both present and non-present disclosure).

Batch Process Daily

Submit batches before cut-off time to avoid downgrades and qualify for best rates.

Monitor Your Statements

Review monthly statements to identify unusual fees or rate changes immediately.

Real Customer Savings

See how much businesses like yours are saving with Monek

CASE STUDY
Online Retailer
Monthly Volume: £205k/month
Previous Provider: Worldpay
£2,340/month
£28,080/year saved annually
CASE STUDY
Restaurant Chain
Monthly Volume: £180k/month
Previous Provider: Stripe
£1,620/month
£19,440/year saved annually
CASE STUDY
Professional Services
Monthly Volume: £395k/month
Previous Provider: Square
£855/month
£10,260/year saved annually

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