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Who this is for

If any of these sound familiar, we should talk.

"I signed years ago and never looked at it"

If you've been with the same provider for 24+ months and haven't renegotiated, you're probably paying 30-60% more than current market rates. We'll show you exactly how much.

"I can't read my own statement"

If your monthly statement contains lines you don't understand — interchange differential, scheme fees, authorisation surcharges — that's by design. We translate the entire document into plain language.

"My processor stopped picking up the phone"

Legacy acquirers are notorious for excellent onboarding service and disappearing afterwards. Our partners are selected partly on the quality of their ongoing merchant support.

The full walk-through

From the first email to the first transaction on a new processor.

The process is genuinely simple. Most of the work happens on our end. Here's what you can expect, with timing.

1

You send your statement

Email us your most recent processing statement (any provider, any format). Or use the merchant portal to upload it directly. We can read PDFs, scanned images, or photos taken on your phone.

Time required: 2 minutes
2

We read every line

Our analysis tool extracts every fee on your statement — including the ones designed to be hard to find. We identify your true effective rate, your surcharge structure, and the categories where the largest savings exist.

Time required: under 12 minutes
3

You receive a personalized comparison

A custom calculator with your actual numbers — current rate, optimized rate, year-1 and year-3 projected savings. You can adjust scenarios (volume growth, seasonal variation) and see how the math changes.

Delivered: same business day
4

We discuss, briefly

A 15-minute call to walk through the analysis, answer questions, and outline what switching would actually involve. If the numbers don't justify a switch, we tell you that directly. If they do, we explain the next steps.

Time required: 15 minutes
5

We coordinate the switch

If you decide to proceed, we handle the paperwork, terminal logistics, and transition to the new acquirer. We coordinate with your existing processor for a clean cancellation. You don't lose a single day of card acceptance.

Typical timeline: 7-10 business days
6

You're processing on the new rate

Your savings begin from the first transaction on the new processor. We follow up at 30, 90, and 180 days to confirm everything is performing as projected and address any issues with the new acquirer.

Ongoing: lifetime support
Sample output, illustrative
Your businessYour numbers
Monthly volume€42,180
Annual volume€506,160
Current contract
Effective rate2.06%
Annual fee total€10,427
Optimized contract
Effective rate1.34%
Annual fee total€6,783
Year 1 saving €3,644
What we look for

The categories where we typically find savings.

Every statement is different, but the patterns are consistent. These are the places we examine first.

Interchange differential

Many legacy processors charge merchants the difference between estimated and actual interchange — and pocket the variance. Modern interchange-plus pricing eliminates this entire category.

Tiered pricing categories

"Qualified," "mid-qualified," "non-qualified" pricing structures are designed to be opaque. We translate your tier mix into actual interchange-plus equivalents and show you the gap.

PCI compliance fees

If you're paying €15-30/month for PCI compliance you don't need (or aren't actually compliant under), there are partners who include it for free.

Terminal rental versus ownership

Terminal rentals at €30-60/month add up to terminals you've paid for several times over. We flag whether your processor offers ownership-based alternatives.

Scheme fee pass-through

Visa and Mastercard scheme fees are mandatory, but how they're passed through varies enormously. Some processors mark them up by 30-50%.

Authorisation and batch fees

Per-transaction surcharges that look small individually but add 15-25 basis points to your effective rate at volume. We benchmark these against current market.

Common questions

What merchants usually want to know.

Is the analysis really free?
Yes. Our processor partners pay us a referral fee when a merchant moves to their platform. That fee comes from their margin, not from your rate. The analysis itself costs you nothing whether you switch or not.
What if I'm in a long-term contract with my current provider?
Many "long-term contracts" have early termination provisions or automatic month-to-month rollover after the initial term. We review your contract specifically for these. In some cases the savings outweigh any termination fee within 6-9 months.
How long does the switch take?
Typically 7-10 business days from acceptance to first processed transaction on the new rate. We coordinate every step — application, underwriting, terminal swap, settlement transition — and you don't lose any processing capability during the change.
Will I have to change my POS or terminal?
It depends on your hardware. Many modern terminals are processor-agnostic and can be reprogrammed to the new acquirer remotely. If your hardware is locked to the current provider, our partners typically supply replacement terminals at no cost.
What happens to my settlement timing?
In most cases settlement timing improves. Modern acquirers offer next-day settlement as standard; some legacy contracts use 2-3 day settlement cycles. We confirm settlement terms before you commit to switching.
What if my analysis shows I'm already on a fair rate?
We'll tell you. About 12% of the merchants we analyze are on contracts that are genuinely competitive — usually because they renegotiated recently. In those cases we tell you to stay where you are. You're not the right merchant for us to switch, and we'd rather be honest about it than sell you something that doesn't help.
Who are your processor partners?
Our partner network spans Tier 1 European acquirers, ISO programs, modern PSPs, SMB specialists, and interchange-plus processors. The right partner for your business depends on your volume profile, transaction mix (card-present vs. card-not-present), industry, and growth trajectory. We disclose specific partner relationships once we've reviewed your statement and identified the best-fit options for your business.
Can I just send you my statement and see what you find?
Yes — that's exactly the right next step. Send the most recent statement to Dylan@ribeiropartners.com or use the contact page. You'll have the analysis back the same business day during normal hours.

The hardest part is sending the statement. We do the rest.

Twelve minutes of analysis. A personalized comparison delivered the same day. A fifteen-minute conversation if the numbers warrant it. No commitment, no pressure, no obligation if you'd rather stay where you are.

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