The ongoing share of processing revenue paid to a sales agent or ISO for the merchants they support. Residuals align an agent's incentives with keeping merchants happy long-term.
Why it matters for your business
Terms like Residual aren't just jargon — they sit behind what you actually pay to accept payments. Understanding them is the difference between reading your statement and being at the mercy of it. If you're not sure how this shows up in your own costs, the fastest way to find out is to have someone read your statement line by line.
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