Independent Financial Advocacy

Merchant Companies Are Lying to You

You could be overpaying $300–$1,000/month in hidden fees. We prove it.

Market Analysis Data

$1,240.00/mo

Average Savings for Our Clients

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Reduce Credit Card Processing Fees with a Statement Audit

How to identify and eliminate unnecessary merchant service fees.

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Vetted Partner Network

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We help you understand the fees you're paying.

Merchant services providers thrive on your confusion. As a media and consulting firm, we don't sell you processing—we sell you clarity.

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  • check_circle Direct negotiation support with your current processor

Real-World Savings.

Real businesses. Real savings. Real proof.

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Ridgeline Meats Co.

Retail & E-commerce

Before 3.4% Effective
After 2.1% Effective

Annual Savings

$21,600

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Crestview Bistro Group

Hospitality Group

Before $1,850 /mo
After $920 /mo

Annual Savings

$11,160

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Pinnacle Cloud Corp.

B2B SaaS

Before Tiered Pricing
After Interchange +

Annual Savings

$45,000+

Merchant Services Insights

Expert insights into the merchant services industry.

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The Merchant Statement Trap (Part 1)

Why you're overpaying and how processors hide the truth.

The Merchant Statement Trap (Part 2)

Hidden fees explained and how to identify them on your bill.

The Merchant Statement Trap (Part 3)

How to fight back and secure the rates your business deserves.

Yovanny and Laury, Founders of Merchant True Podcast and Specialists in Merchant Statement Audits

Meet the Founders & Your Advocates

Yovanny & Laury, Founders of Merchant True Podcast

Merchant TRUE is the #1 resource for business owners who want the truth about credit card processing. We cut through everything. Every week, we break down real merchant statements, expose hidden fees, and teach you exactly how to lower your processing costs.

What you’ll learn in our Merchant True Podcast:

  • check_circle How to read and understand your merchant statement
  • check_circle Interchange-plus vs. tiered pricing (what they don’t tell you)
  • check_circle Hidden fees—and how to eliminate them
  • check_circle How to negotiate lower rates with processors
  • check_circle Real client savings and case studies

"If you accept credit cards in your business, this is something you need to understand."

Ready for your own clarity?

Let's audit your statement together.

Free Merchant Statement Review

Get Your Free Expert Merchant Review

Choose how you'd like to start your analysis.

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Free Merchant Statement Audit

Upload your recent statement for an immediate deep-dive audit by our architects.

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Schedule Merchant Services Consulting

Book a 15-minute consultation directly via Calendly to discuss your current situation.

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Next availability: Today at 2:00 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our consulting model.

Are you a merchant services provider?

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No. We are independent media and consulting. We don't process payments. We evaluate your setup and connect you with top processors at wholesale rates.

Are my uploaded documents safe?

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Yes. Your security is our priority. All uploaded statements are stored in **Supabase's encrypted enterprise-grade cloud storage**. We use strict access controls to ensure your sensitive financial data is only accessible to our authorized analysts during your audit.

How do you make money if you don't process?

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We earn consulting fees for audits or referral fees from our vetted partner network. Our goal is always the lowest possible rate for your business.

Can you help if I'm under contract?

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Yes. We specialize in identifying contract exit strategies or negotiating buyouts with new recommended partners.

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