New Member Service Helps Stores Lower Credit Card Fees

Independent Merchant Group Inc. (IMG), a merchant services auditing and consulting firm, is offering a free, no risk consultation to ABA member stores looking to achieve the lowest possible rate on credit card processing from their current credit card processor. IMG, which is not a bank or a credit card company, is the American Booksellers Association’s newest business service affinity partner.

At no cost to an ABA member, IMG will review one month’s merchant services statement provided by the store to determine if the business is receiving the best pricing options or rates from its current credit card processor; if not, IMG will provide a detailed report outlining the best strategies available to save the business money.

After receiving the free analysis, a business will be able to decide whether to sign a contract to have IMG work on its behalf to lower the store’s credit card processing fees and to monitor monthly statements to ensure that hidden fees and surcharges do not return. IMG’s compensation for this service has been discounted for ABA members and will be a percentage of a business’ monthly savings.

Information provided to IMG will remain confidential and will not be released to third parties without prior consent.  IMG’s list of clients includes Rolex Watch USA, the Make a Wish Foundation of America, Easter Seals, American Express Vacations, Bulova, and Junior’s.

More information about IMG is available in the Business Services section of the new BookWeb.org. To talk to an IMG representative, call (212) 257-6106 or send an e-mail to [email protected].