Payment Solutions with Integrity

People you can trust. Programs you can grow with. Pricing you can depend on.

Payment Solutions with Integrity

People you can trust. Programs you can grow with. Pricing you can depend on.

Payment Solutions with Integrity

People you can trust. Programs you can grow with. Pricing you can depend on.

Solutions for every business

Whether you’re a small retailer or a large manufacturer, our advisors will guide you through the process of finding the right solutions for all of your payment processing needs.

Whatever your business needs

WE HAVE YOU COVERED

Credit card processing

Choose the best and most affordable processing solutions for your business.

Electronic check & ACH payments

Accept electronic check and ACH payments quickly and securely.

Processing for K-12 schools

Accept credit and debit card payments for school meals, events, and fundraisers.

Ecommerce processing

Grow your business with safe and affordable online payments.

Merchant cash advances

Tap into future credit card sales to gain access to working capital today.

Give Back Gateway software and processing for non-profits

Accept online donations for your church or non-profit organization.

B2B payment processing

Realize significant savings on Level 3 transactions with other businesses.

Gift cards & loyalty cards

Offer gift cards and loyalty cards online and at point of purchase.

HS PayBridge city utility software

For local and state governments, schools, childcare centers, athletics, and more

The Higher Standards Difference

Higher Standards is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service to our merchants and affiliate partners. With nearly $2 billion in annual transactions, we combine the stability of a large processor with the heart and soul of a small business. At Higher Standards, we care about relationships, not just transactions.

GIVE BACK to your church or charity

Participate in Higher Standards’ GIVE BACK program and our profit from your account will go to the ministry or charity of your choice. Your business will be contributing to a good cause with every transaction you process!

Success Stories

“The partnership and support of Higher Standards is far more than a straight corporate sponsorship.  I have been honored to meet many of the employees and management of Higher Standards and their hearts are in such a good place and I feel they really believe in what the mission of 30-Days is. It’s very rewarding to feel that.  We are honored to be a partner with Higher Standards.”
Mick S.

“For the last 3 years our sales representative has provided exceptional service at all of my locations (4 to be exact). This dedication to our business has been much appreciated and would recommend Higher Standards for credit card processing needs.”

Matt

“I am always thankful for people who do their job very well and with a smile! I would recommend Higher Standards to anyone looking for credit card processing.”

Kelly S.

From the Higher Standards Blog

How Interchange Rates Work

The fees you pay on the credit/debit card transactions you process are billed at a variety of different rates. What determines the different rates you see for each transaction? It’s all about something called the interchange rate – and every type of card and transaction has its own unique rate.

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Is Square the Right Choice for Your Business?

If you’re looking for a way to accept credit card payments, chances are you’ve heard of or looked at Square. While Square might be a good solution for some businesses, it falls short in many ways compared to conventional payment processing companies such as Higher Standards.

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What is EMV?

EMV is the latest generation of “smart” chip-enabled credit cards. An EMV card is more secure than a standard card with a magnetic “swipe” strip, and is designed to reduce the incidence of credit card fraud.

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Ready to make a real change?

Let’s Do It Together!