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The transaction fee is a flat, per transaction fee that is charged on each transaction along with the processing fee. This can range from zero dollars and up, but is usually about $.22 for swiped accounts and $.25 for keyed accounts. It is commonly called a transaction fee or authorization fee. It is charged on all approved or declined transactions as well as batches and returns. It is basically a fee to access the processing network, therefore is charged every time the network is accessed.
Merchants negotiate credit card processing fees with the issuer of the card. Larger businesses generally can negotiate smaller fees and thus pay less than small businesses. Typical fees range from 1.5% - 4% of the overall transaction.
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Credit card processing from various places all cost roughly the same amount, since the processors must pay fees to Visa and MasterCard and will charge extra fees to make up their fees to Visa and MasterCard.
That issue can be negotiated. Both Buyers and Sellers may pay recording fees but buyers often pay those fees. The practices vary from state to state.