What does Merchant Solutions Corp do?

Merchant Solutions Corp is a US-based payment processor and POS reseller. We provide credit card processing, dual-pricing programs, Clover and Square POS systems, smart payment terminals, ACH, and gateway services to restaurants, retail, and service businesses nationwide.

How much does credit card processing cost with MSC?

Our standard interchange-plus pricing starts at interchange + 0.25% + $0.10. Dual-pricing customers pay $0 processing fees because the cash discount is passed to the cardholder. Custom rates apply for high-volume merchants above $250K/year.

Do you offer free POS systems?

Yes. Most merchants qualify for free Clover, Union POS, or Dejavoo placement when enrolled in our dual-pricing or qualifying processing program. Free hardware includes installation, training, and 24/7 US-based support.

How fast can MSC get me set up?

Most single-location merchants are approved within 24-48 hours and live within 3-5 business days. Hardware ships next-day. We handle menu/inventory build, employee setup, and on-site or remote training.

Which payment processors do you work with?

We are processor-agnostic. We place merchants with Fiserv, TSYS, Worldpay, Elavon, Shift4, and Electronic Payment Exchange (EPX) — whichever delivers the best underwriting, rates, and POS fit for your business.

Are you a direct processor or a reseller?

Merchant Solutions Corp is an Independent Sales Organization (ISO) and authorized POS dealer for Clover, Square, Union POS, Dejavoo, Ingenico, PAX, and Payanywhere. We have direct processor partnerships and ISO contracts that let us undercut bank-branded rates.

PCI Fees Explained | Compliance & Non-Compliance Charges | MSC Help Center

PCI Fees Explained | Compliance & Non-Compliance Charges

Why PCI fees exist, how to become compliant, and how to stop paying the non-compliance penalty.

Updated 2026-02-11

What is PCI?

PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a security framework required by Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and Discover. Every merchant must attest to compliance annually.

Two fees you might see

PCI Compliance fee — $9.95/mo or $99/yr. Funds the compliance portal and quarterly scans.
PCI Non-Compliance fee — $19.95–$39.95/mo. Charged when you've NOT completed your annual SAQ (Self-Assessment Questionnaire).

How to stop non-compliance fees

Log into the PCI portal (link in your welcome email or contact your account manager).
Complete the SAQ (typically SAQ-A for ecommerce, SAQ-B for terminal-only).
Pass the quarterly scan if you take cards online.
Re-submit annually — you'll get a reminder email.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the SAQ take?

15–25 minutes for most retail/restaurant merchants. Longer if you have a custom checkout integration.

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