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38 processors · independently graded

Every processor.
Graded on evidence.

We grade payment processors on pricing transparency, features, support and contract terms — then publish the reasoning behind every grade.

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  • TimeSolvTimeSolv
  • Durango Merchant ServicesDurango Merchant Services
  • NuveiNuvei
  • Checkout.comCheckout.com
  • LightspeedLightspeed
  • PayKingsPayKings
  • Shift4Shift4
  • MonerisMoneris
  • Bank of America Merchant ServicesBank of America Merchant Services
  • Wells Fargo Merchant ServicesWells Fargo Merchant Services
  • Chase Payment Solutions and Merchant ServicesChase Payment Solutions and Merchant Services
  • Toast POSToast POS

Top rated

Highest-graded processors

Ranked by grade, then by average category score.

#ProcessorGradeOnline rateRead review
1Zen PaymentsA+2.9% + .10Read review →
2Payment CloudA+Estimated: 2.5% – 3.5% + $0.20–$0.30 for low-risk e-commerce; 3.5% – 5.0% + $0.30 for high-risk e-commerce.Read review →
3PayKingsA+Interchange + 0.80% - 1.10% + $0.10 - $0.25 per transactionRead review →
4StripeA2.9% + $0.30Read review →
5SquareA2.9% + $0.30Read review →

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All 38A-grade 11B-grade 19C-grade 8

TimeSolv

Payment Processor
B+
Pricing clarity
2.0
Feature set
5.0
Ease of use
4.0
★ 3.8 trustpilotRead review →

Durango Merchant Services

Payment Processor
B+

Durango is a veteran, boutique high-risk payment processing specialist that serves as a trusted lifeline for businesses rejected by mainstream processors, but lacks enough reviews to make a confident assessment on the quality of the services.

Payout
Typically 2–3 business days
★ 4.7 googleRead review →

Nuvei

Payment Processor
B

Nuvei is a Montreal-based global payment technology company founded in 2003 that offers 700+ payment methods across 200+ markets and deep vertical expertise in iGaming, fintech, and high-risk sectors — but carries meaningful risks around contract terms, pricing transparency, and customer support quality.

Payout
2 - 7 day depending on market and agreement
★ 1 bbbRead review →

Checkout.com

Payment Processor
C+
Pricing clarity
1.0
Feature set
5.0
Ease of use
3.0
★ 4.6 trustpilotRead review →

Lightspeed

POS System
B+

Lightspeed Commerce is a global cloud-based POS and commerce platform that provides retail, restaurant, and ecommerce businesses with integrated payments, inventory management, analytics, and omnichannel selling tools.

Pricing clarity
3.0
Feature set
5.0
Ease of use
4.0
★ 4.2 trustpilotRead review →

PayKings

High-Risk Specialist
A+

PayKings is a specialized payment processor offering tailored solutions for high-risk industries with a strong emphasis on fraud prevention.

Online rate
Interchange + 0.80% - 1.10% + $0.10 - $0.25 per transaction
★ 4.7 googleRead review →

Shift4

Payment Processor
B+

Shift4 Payments is a full-service payment processor and POS provider specializing in integrated commerce solutions for restaurants, hospitality, retail, and enterprise merchants.

Online rate
2.7% – 3.5% + $0.10 – $0.30 per transaction
Payout
1 – 2 business days
★ 4.6 trustpilotRead review →

Moneris

Payment Processor
B-

Moneris is Canada’s largest payment processor, providing point-of-sale systems, ecommerce payment gateways, and mobile payment solutions for businesses across Canada through a joint venture owned by Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal.

Online rate
2.4% to 3.5% + per transaction fee
Payout
typically 1 to 2 business days
★ 4.2 trustpilotRead review →

Bank of America Merchant Services

Payment Processor
C+

Bank of America Merchant Services is a large, bank-integrated payment processing solution ideal for existing BofA business checking customers who value brand stability, seamless funding, and broad payment acceptance though it lags behind fintech competitors on pricing transparency, modern integrations, and third-party review scores.

Online rate
2.99% + .30
Payout
Next-day funding is available to all merchants (since all merchants must have a Bank of America checking account)
★ 1.14 bbbRead review →
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How we grade

  1. 1

    Six weighted criteria

    Pricing transparency, feature set, ease of use, customer support, contract terms and industry reputation — scored on every review.

  2. 2

    Published evidence, not sales calls

    Rates and fees come from published documentation and public filings. Where a provider does not disclose a number, we say so rather than estimating.

  3. 3

    Dated and re-verified

    Every review carries the date it was last fact-checked, so you can see how current the numbers are.

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