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We are authorized on both — so you get a real comparison, not a one-option pitch.

CardConnect
Enterprise-grade payment processing with PCI-validated security, interchange-plus pricing, and the full Clover POS hardware ecosystem.
  • Interchange-plus transparent pricing
  • PCI-validated point-to-point encryption
  • Full Clover POS hardware ecosystem
  • Robust API & software integrations
  • ACH & eCheck payment support
  • Dedicated merchant support line
Best for: Established retailers, restaurants, high-volume merchants & B2B
Luqra
Modern payment platform built for speed — fast onboarding, zero account freezes, Valor Payments equipment, and transparent pricing for every business.
  • Fast 24-hour merchant onboarding
  • Valor Payments terminal support
  • Virtual terminal & invoicing tools
  • No surprise account holds or freezes
  • Mobile payments & eCommerce ready
  • Dedicated account manager
Best for: Contractors, HVAC, service businesses, restaurants & online merchants
🔓 No Sales Pitch — Just the Truth

How payment processing pricing actually works

Most merchants have no idea what they're paying or why. Here's a plain-English breakdown — and the red flags to watch for on your own statement.

✓ Best for most merchants

Interchange-Plus

You pay the true wholesale interchange rate set by Visa/Mastercard, plus a small fixed markup. Everything is visible on your statement — no guessing.

Example
Interchange: 1.65%
+ Our markup: 0.20%
= You pay: 1.85% total
~ Sometimes OK

Flat Rate

One fixed rate on every transaction regardless of card type. Simple to understand, but you often overpay — especially when most of your customers use debit cards.

Example
All cards: 2.6% + $0.10
Debit interchange: ~0.80%
= You overpay by ~1.8%
⚠ Avoid if possible

Tiered / Bundled

Processors group cards into "qualified," "mid-qualified," and "non-qualified" tiers — and most transactions quietly fall into the expensive tiers. Designed to obscure the real cost.

What happens
Quoted rate: 1.69%
Most cards downgrade to 2.9%+
= You pay far more than quoted
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Red flags on your statement — what to watch for

PCI Non-Compliance Fee
Often $20–$50/month. Many merchants never complete the free PCI scan that eliminates it.
Monthly Minimum Fee
Charged if your processing fees don't hit a minimum threshold. Seasonal businesses get hit hardest.
Statement / Admin Fee
$5–$15/month just to receive your statement. Pure profit for the processor — zero value to you.
Early Termination Fee
$200–$500 to leave. Traps you even when you find a better deal. Always read the contract.
Batch / Settlement Fee
Charged every time you close your daily batch — sometimes $0.25/day. Small but adds up fast.
Annual Fee / "Membership"
Some processors charge $99–$199/year rebranded as a "benefit." It isn't — it's just margin.
See it on your own statement

We will walk through every line of your statement and tell you exactly what you're paying — and what's worth fighting.

Hardware & Products
Clover Hardware

The right equipment for every setup.

We will match you to the right hardware — not the most expensive one. Click any product to see the full details.

Clover Station Duo
Clover Station Duo
Dual-screen flagship POS with 14" merchant display and 8" customer-facing screen.
Clover Station Solo
Clover Station Solo
All-in-one 14" HD touchscreen POS with built-in printer in a clean countertop footprint.
Clover Mini
Clover Mini
Compact 8" touchscreen terminal with full POS features and smaller footprint.
Clover Flex
Clover Flex
Handheld POS with built-in printer — take payments tableside or at the jobsite.
Clover KDS
Clover Kitchen Display
Real-time kitchen display replaces paper tickets — orders fire instantly from POS to kitchen.
Clover Kiosk
Clover Kiosk
Self-ordering kiosk — customers order and pay themselves, boosting ticket size and cutting wait times.
BRING YOUROWN POS
Use Your Own POS
Already have a POS you love? We integrate with most major systems — no need to switch hardware.
Merchant Cash Advance
Merchant Cash Advance
Get fast business funding based on your monthly sales — no fixed payments, no collateral required.
Virtual Terminal
Virtual Terminal
Accept payments by phone or send invoices by email/SMS — no hardware needed.
Who We Serve

Solutions for every industry.

From restaurants to HVAC — 15 years means we've seen it all.

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Contractors
Field & mobile pay
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Retail
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eCommerce
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Healthcare
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Dealers & service
Service Biz
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Client Stories

Real businesses. Real savings.

From restaurants to HVAC — merchants across California and Texas sharing exactly what changed.

"We were losing over $700 a month in processing fees and didn't even know it. Mir reviewed our statement in one sitting, showed us line by line where the money was going, and had us switched over in two days. That was eight months ago — we haven't looked back."
Carlos & Maria Espinoza
Espinoza's Tacos & Catering — San Antonio, TX
★★★★★ Google Review
★★★★★
"My deposits used to take 3 business days. Now the money hits my account the next morning. For a restaurant with tight cash flow, that alone was worth making the switch."
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Sandra Reyes
El Fogón Restaurant — Dallas, TX
SMS
★★★★★
"I own three locations and was juggling three different processors. Mir consolidated everything, gave me one dashboard, and my total fees dropped by about 30%. Should have done this years ago."
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Derek Lin
Lin's Nail & Spa (3 locations) — San Diego, CA
Google
★★★★★
"What I appreciated most was his honesty. He told me CardConnect wasn't the right fit for my HVAC business and pointed me to Luqra instead — a solution where he probably earns less. That kind of integrity is rare."
DP
Derek Perez
Perez HVAC Solutions — Austin, TX
Direct
★★★★★
"Called support at 9pm on a Friday when my terminal went down before a busy Saturday. Had it resolved in 20 minutes. That kind of service simply doesn't exist with the big processors."
PW
Patricia Williams
Williams Floral & Gifts — Fort Worth, TX
SMS
★★★★★
"Mir has been my go-to for 6 years now. Any time rates change or I open a new location, he handles everything. It feels like having a payments department without the overhead."
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Rachel Kim
Kim's Kitchen (Multi-Location) — San Diego, CA
Google

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The 5 fees to watch
PCI Non-Compliance Fee
Monthly Minimum Fee
Statement / Admin Fee
Batch / Settlement Fee
Early Termination Fee
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Common Questions

Everything merchants always ask

No fluff — straight answers to the questions we hear every week.

No. Both CardConnect and Luqra offer month-to-month agreements with no early termination fees. You're never locked in. Mir won't push you into a contract because he'd rather earn your business every month through results — not legal obligation.

Usually 1–3 business days for approval and setup. Luqra can be as fast as 24 hours. If you need new hardware, most terminals arrive and are programmed within a week. Mir manages the entire transition so you don't have to.

No. You keep running on your current processor until the new account is fully live and your equipment is ready. The cutover typically happens overnight or over a weekend so you open Monday morning with zero downtime. We coordinate the timing around your business schedule.

We read your current processing statement line by line and identifies: your effective rate, every junk fee you're paying, whether you're on the best pricing model for your volume, and an honest estimate of what you'd save by switching. You get a plain-English written summary — not a sales pitch.

Zero. Mir is compensated by CardConnect and Luqra only if you choose to switch — and only on the ongoing processing, not as a hidden markup on your rates. If you don't switch, the statement review costs you nothing. If you do switch, the savings more than cover it.

We will tell you. Bridgepoint has walked away from deals when it wasn't in the merchant's best interest. Our reputation is built on honesty, not closing rates. If you're already on a great deal, we'll confirm that — and you'll know for certain instead of wondering.

Often yes — many terminals and POS systems can be reprogrammed to work with a new processor. We will assess your current setup and tell you exactly what's compatible. If you do need new hardware, Clover and Valor both offer excellent equipment, and We will match you to the right device for your setup.

CardConnect is ideal for established, higher-volume merchants who want the full Clover POS ecosystem and enterprise-grade security. Luqra is built for speed — faster onboarding, no account freezes, and a better fit for contractors, HVAC, and service businesses. We will compare both side-by-side for your specific situation.

We go through every line of your new agreement before you sign — not after. He explains every fee, flags anything unusual, and will negotiate terms on your behalf. He also stays in touch after the switch and checks your statements periodically to make sure nothing has crept in.

Absolutely. Mir sets up new merchants from scratch all the time — account approval, equipment selection, setup, and training. Luqra's 24-hour onboarding is especially good for new businesses that need to start accepting payments quickly.

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