Hate Your Processor? Why Switching Might Not Solve the Problem

Your processor keeps hitting you with junk fees. Your rates have doubled since you signed your agreement. You’re fed up. Time to switch, right? Not so fast.

Most Processors Play the Same Game

That company promising you lower rates is using the exact same pitch your current processor once used. They know the magic words that get you to sign. Two or three years later, you could be right back where you started, paying more than you should.

Contracts Can Bite Hard

Many processors lock you into three to five-year agreements. Buried in the fine print are “liquidation fees” that can cost thousands if you leave early. The more you process, the bigger the penalty.

The POS Trap

Modern POS software is often tied directly to the payment processor. Canceling payments can mean losing your POS system, wasting your hardware investment, and forcing your staff to learn a whole new setup. The downtime alone can cost more than the savings you were chasing.

The Smarter Option

If you are certain switching is the right move and you understand the risks, then do it. But if it means major penalties, operational headaches, or disruption to your business, there is another way. Fight back without blowing up your setup.

That is what Trailblaze Integrated Solutions does. We know the processor’s playbook. We monitor your statements, identify rate increases and junk fees, and push back directly so you do not have to. No switching. No new system. No downtime. Just someone in your corner making sure you are not being taken advantage of.