Credit and Debit Card Processing Costs Escalate Card acceptance for the Retail, Mail-Order, Ecommerce, Business to Business, Hospitality, Healthcare and Personal care industries continues to grow rapidly as well as the fees imposed with accepting these transactions. Visa/MasterCard generally increase various card type fees  April and October of which processors either pass along to their merchants or take that opportunity to increase their profitability by increasing other card types not affected by these announcements. Transactions are no longer priced with a simple discount fee. Surcharges, downgrades and miscellaneous monthly charges are now common and not easily identified on monthly processing statements.  Recognizing the intrinsic needs of the industry, NationalCard Processing Systems offers merchants a cost-effective meaningful payment processing alternative to the current confusion and unpredictability. The Difference Proud of our nationwide recognition, performance and consistent growth, NationalCard knows that it's success is predicated on our ability to provide cost-effective pricing, quality products and services, emerging technology and exceptional customer support. NationalCard Processing Systems provides customized and proven solutions that are tailored to meet the industry specific requirements of their clients. These programs, rooted in state-of-the-art technology, improve collection management abilities, enhance administrative operations and minimize operating costs by providing preferred pricing, comprehensive reporting, flexibility and sophistication. Product Solutions That Make Sense       Processing applications include the integration of card acceptance into industry-specific Point-Of-Sale Systems and Software. PC web-based virtual terminals, E-commerce, state-of-the-art terminals with unique industry enhancements and the upgrading or reprogramming of existing terminals. NationalCard also offers check guarantee/electronic conversion services and gift and loyalty card programs. Customer Support NationalCard Processing System's clients enjoy an unprecedented level of customer service and technical support. Right from the start, a processing program is designed and tailored to meet each merchants unique requirements. Experienced and friendly operations professionals are assigned and always available for on-site training, telephone support and troubleshooting.