Add Credit Card Processing Fees?

[avas]

What is the best way to add this to every work order? I want to add 2.5% to every invoice unless they elect to pay cash. Tried to enter it as shop fees and I check the box but it does not display on final invoice. I also notices hazmat doesn't either. Is something setup wrong?

[brianp87]

You may check your state laws. I do not believe it is allowed. As far as haz mat and other fees not automatically assigning you need to set it on the host.

[timbre4]

Shop Supplies and Hazardous Materials are intended to calculate as percentage of parts and/or labor items as configured in Shop Data Setup to recover shop revenue for materials/ labor not otherwise billed.

Other shops will chime in with their thoughts about this as a business decision.

[Silky7]

Some very good advice in this thread thus far. Being based in California, you'll want to tread very carefully: https://oag.ca.gov/consumers/general/cr ... surcharges

My general suggestion when asked about processing fees is that you incorporate the fees into the overhead. Adjust your labor and parts by the proposed percentage, then offer your customers a cash discount when time for payment comes. That is generally considered the safer legal option, but you should always review any plan with your own legal counsel.