BreathePay vs Traditional Merchant Services: Better Value for UK Businesses
Why Merchant Service Choice Matters for UK Businesses
In our last blog, we discussed how rising card payment fees are becoming a serious profit drain for UK businesses. In this blog we look at why merchant service choice matters for UK businesses.
For UK businesses, choosing the right merchant service provider can have a significant impact on costs and efficiency. According to recent UK card payment trends, card payments now dominate how customers pay. Traditional providers often come with high fees, hidden charges and slow onboarding. When considering BreathePay versus traditional merchant services, cost and transparency are crucial factors.
BreathePay provides a better alternative with transparent pricing, faster setup and dedicated support.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Traditional Providers | BreathePay | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchant Processing Rates | 1.7% average, hidden fees | 0.75% standard, fully transparent | Save up to 56% annually |
| Onboarding Speed | Up to a week | 24 to 48 hours | Start accepting payments faster |
| Customer Support | Email or overseas call centres | UK based, friendly support | Quick issue resolution |
| Pricing Transparency | Complex statements, hidden fees | Clear, simple pricing | Avoid unexpected costs |
| Contract Flexibility | Fixed long term contracts | Flexible terms | Freedom to switch without penalties |
Benefits of Switching to BreathePay
- Cheaper card processing lowers operating costs
- Faster onboarding improves cash flow and reduces setup hassle
- Transparent pricing eliminates surprises and simplifies budgeting
- Dedicated UK support gives peace of mind when you transition from traditional merchant services to BreathePay.
Savings Breakdown Example
For a café processing £15,000 per month in card payments, consider the results when reviewing BreathePay compared to traditional merchant services.
- Traditional provider at 1.7%: £255.00 per month
- BreathePay at 0.75%: £112.50 per month
- Annual saving: £1,710.00
Over multiple locations or higher volumes, these savings can significantly improve profitability for those businesses choosing BreathePay over traditional merchant services.
Conclusion
BreathePay delivers clear financial benefits, faster onboarding and better support. It’s the smarter choice for UK SMEs, retail, hospitality and e-commerce businesses.
Request a free rate comparison & see your potential savings today – https://rmspos.co.uk/merchant-services-with-breathe-payments/
Why Choose RMS?
RMS has supported ambitious businesses since 2004, delivering tailored software and EPoS hardware from the Shetland Islands to the Seychelles. We work across most retail & wholesale verticals, contact us to see how we can help empower your staff with intuitive EPoS.
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Information correct at the time of publication.
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