The total cost to get setup with your very own Internet Based Merchant Account is only $49.99! This breaks down to a ONE TIME License fee of $40.04 + your first month's gateway fee of $9.95. That's it.... $49.99. That's all it will cost you to get your account setup! Here is a list of the ongoing fees that will apply to your processing account. Comparison Industry Standard Our Services Discount Rate: 2.75% - 4.95% ($25/mo min usually applies) 1.69% Key Entered ($18/mo minimum applies) Transaction Fee: $0.30 - $0.50 $0.25 Statement Fee: $15.00 - $35.00/mo $9.95/mo Gateway Fee: $15.00 - $35.00/mo $9.95/mo Application Fee: $75 - $400 FREE One-Time License Fee: $200 - $1000 $40.04 (one time fee) American Express Setup $50.00 FREE Check by Phone Software $200 - $400 FREE Credit Restrictions: Very Strict Not an issue **The above rates and fees are not meant to be entirely inclusive; other rates and fees may apply to certain transaction types. Entire rate and fee schedule will be included in your Merchant Application & Merchant Processing Agreement. These will be available for review prior the completion of the setup of your merchant account.