Quarterly news and updates

Every quarter, Audit Advantage sends you industry updates and recent developments. Navigating the credit card processing world can be challenging, that's why it's important to have an advocate and an expert on your side. Audit Advantage is revolutionizing the processing world by getting you lower rates without switching processors and providing you with world-class cyber security solutions.

The hidden cost of processor mergers and why your rates keep going up

Credit card processors are merging at a record pace—and merchants are paying the price. After most acquisitions, processors quietly raise rates to cover merger costs, leaving business owners with higher bills. Learn how these industry shakeups could be driving up your processing costs and what you can do to protect your bottom line.

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September 2025 marked some of the biggest fee increases in the last 5 years

Over the last few months, Audit Advantage has seen an alarming trend of excessive and avoidable fee increases. Here are just a few of the new fees our experts have identified:

  • Increased Discount Rates
  • Elevated Per-Item Fees
  • PCI Non-Compliance Fees
  • Interchange Downgrades
  • Inflated Pass-Through Fees

With fees on the rise, now's the perfect time to help fellow merchants save. Through October, Audit Advantage is offering a $250 referral bonus when you introduce someone who enrolls in our services. Don't wait—reach out today and start earning!

Phone: 1-877-799-2720

Email: [email protected]

This video breaks down each available PCI questionnaire (SAQ) type

Even though Audit Advantage takes the guesswork out of PCI compliance, many merchants still want a deeper understanding of the different Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) types.

To help, our partners at SecurityMetrics created a handout and a short video.

And remember—if you know another business struggling with PCI compliance or paying costly non-compliance fees, refer them to Audit Advantage and earn a $250 Referral Bonus when they enroll.

What customers are saying

"Audit Advantage has delivered on every promise over the last two years. We recovered $100k+ in merchant fee overcharges based on their review and diligence in working with the processor."

Jason Morgan, CEO, Original ChopShop

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