About Premier Processors
Payment Processing Should Be Easier to Understand
Choosing a payment processor can become complicated quickly. Pricing structures, rate types, payment methods, contracts, integrations, underwriting requirements, and service options can vary considerably from one provider to another.
Premier Processors was created to help business owners better understand those differences and make the research process easier to navigate.
We are an educational and comparison resource — not a payment processor.
Why We Created Premier Processors
Premier Processors grew out of firsthand experience with payment processing from the merchant side.
Through a graphic design business, online payment processors were used to accept customer payments.
While working with a ministry, credit card payments were accepted in person using a countertop terminal and even an old manual credit card imprint machine.
The experience also included reviewing merchant statements, matching transactions with terminal receipts, understanding charges, and evaluating whether changing providers could improve pricing.
When a ministry book and gift store considered a POS system, it became clear that more features could also mean more day-to-day inventory work.
The right payment solution isn’t necessarily the one with the lowest advertised rate or the most features. It’s the one that makes sense for the way a particular business actually operates.
What We Do
01 — Understand the Factors
We explain factors that can matter when choosing a processor, including pricing, equipment, payment methods, fees, funding, contracts, integrations, and
service considerations.
02 — Narrow the Options
Our comparison tool uses information you provide about your business to identify processor options in our system that may be worth considering.
03 — Compare More Clearly
We provide information to help you understand differences between processor options and the questions you may want to ask before choosing a provider.
A Starting Point for Your Research
No payment processor is the right choice for every business. Business type, transaction volume, payment methods, equipment needs, integrations, eligibility requirements, and other factors can affect which providers may be appropriate.
Premier Processors is designed to give you a clearer starting point so you can better understand your options and decide which providers you want to investigate further.
The Decision is Yours
Premier Processors can help explain payment-processing considerations and narrow the options in our system, but the final decision remains with you.
Provider pricing, terms, eligibility, features, and availability can change. Before selecting a processor, review the provider’s current information and confirm that its services meet the needs of your business.
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Answer a few questions about your business to see processor options in our system that may be worth considering.