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Servistree Merchant Services is a premier merchant services  and payment processing provider specializing in custom, secure merchant solutions for corporations, mid-market businesses, and specialized industries across the United States. Powered by Elavon’s world-class payment network infrastructure, Servistree bridges the gap between enterprise-grade processing capability and personalized, hands-on portfolio management.

  • Min project size
    $1,000+
  • Hourly rate
    < $25 / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Locations
    Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Year founded
    Founded 2009

1 Locations

  • Fort Lauderdale , FL

Service Lines
Business Consulting
50%
Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)
50%

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Industries
Automotive
20%
Dental
20%
Medical
20%
Utilities
20%
Retail
15%
HVAC
5%
Clients
Small Business (<$10M)
65%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
25%
Enterprise (>$1B)
10%

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Servistree & FeeShift: Empowering Business Growth Based in South Florida, Servistree Merchant Services is a dedicated partner focused on protecting your hard-earned profit margins. Driven by core values of honesty, respect, and integrity, our mission is to deliver exceptional service and business solutions that drastically reduce costs while driving measurable, top-line growth. What makes Servistree truly unique is our "One-Stop" advantage for all your merchant services and payment processsing.

What Sets Us Apart

The "One-Stop" Business Ecosystem

We operate on the philosophy of "Many business services. One point of contact." Instead of juggling a fractured web of vendors, you receive a dedicated relationship manager who handles everything from point-of-sale (POS) systems and payment processing

Zero-Cost Processing via FeeShift.net

We stop credit card fees from eating into your hard-earned margins. FeeShift is a fully compliant, plug-and-play surcharging solution that legally and transparently shifts processing fees to the cardholder. Your customers keep their rewards, and you retain 100% of your sales revenue.

Uncompromising Integrity & Transparency

In an industry known for complex terms and lock-in agreements, we build partnerships based on radical transparency. We offer our services with zero hidden contracts and absolutely no cancellation fees. Our success is tied directly to yours, meaning our only goal is to champion your bottom line.

Quick Facts

17 years in business

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Commonly Asked Questions

Understanding the cost of processing is the most common concern because pricing structures can be notoriously complex. Payment processing costs generally fall into three main categories: Transaction Fees: The bulk of your cost. This is the fee charged every time a card is swiped, dipped, or keyed in. It is typically a percentage of the sale plus a small flat fee (e.g., 2.9% + $0.30). This rate can vary significantly depending on whether the card is present (swiped/tapped) or not present (keyed in online), and the type of card used (rewards cards usually cost more to process). Flat Monthly/Annual Fees: Processors often charge for software subscriptions, statement fees, gateway access, or PCI compliance. Incidental/Hidden Fees: These are fees triggered by specific events. Common examples include chargeback fees (if a customer disputes a charge), batch fees (for settling your daily funds), and early termination fees (if you try to cancel a long-term contract). Tip: Always ask a potential provider for their complete fee structure in writing, specifically inquiring about cancellation fees and whether you are being quoted a temporary "teaser rate." If you use a zero-cost solution like FeeShift.net, these traditional processing costs are legally passed to the cardholder, eliminating the burden on your bottom line.

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, making funding times a critical question. The industry standard for receiving funds from credit card transactions is 1 to 3 business days. Here is how the timeline generally works: After you "batch" out your transactions at the end of the day, the payment gateway communicates with the acquiring bank and the customer's issuing bank to settle the funds. Next-Day Funding: Many modern processors offer next-business-day funding as a standard feature, provided you batch your sales before a specific daily cut-off time (e.g., 9:00 PM EST). Same-Day/Instant Funding: Some providers offer immediate access to funds for an additional fee. Tip: Always check a provider's specific batch cut-off times. If you run a restaurant that does most of its business late at night, a 6:00 PM cut-off time will mean your Friday night dinner rush won't hit your bank account until Tuesday.

Business owners frequently ask about security requirements to avoid fines and protect their reputations. PCI-DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. It is a set of strict security protocols mandated by the major credit card brands (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) to ensure that all businesses that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. As a merchant, you are required to be PCI compliant. Failure to comply can result in hefty monthly fines from your processor, liability for fraudulent charges, and severe damage to your brand if a breach occurs. To protect data, your payment processor should utilize two key technologies: Encryption: Scrambles card data as it travels from your terminal/website to the payment network, making it unreadable to interceptors. Tokenization: Replaces sensitive cardholder data with a unique, randomly generated "token" that has no intrinsic value if stolen. This is especially vital for recurring billing. Tip: When choosing a provider, ask if they provide a dedicated PCI compliance program or assistance team to walk you through the necessary annual self-assessment questionnaires (SAQs).

Customer disputes can catch business owners by surprise, making chargeback prevention a top priority. A chargeback occurs when a customer bypasses you and contacts their credit card issuing bank directly to dispute a line item on their statement. Common triggers include claims of fraudulent transactions, non-delivery of items, or unrecognized billing descriptors. When a chargeback happens: Funds are held immediately: The card network pulls the disputed transaction amount plus a non-refundable chargeback fee (typically $25 to $35) from your account while the bank reviews the case. You must supply evidence: To fight the dispute, you have a strict window to submit evidence such as signed delivery receipts, IP logs, billing agreements, or clear customer communication. High ratios hurt your business: If your chargeback rate exceeds roughly 1% of your total monthly sales volume, Visa and Mastercard may flag your business as "high risk," imposing higher fees or reserves on your account. Tip: Prevent chargebacks by ensuring your billing descriptor (the name on customer bank statements) clearly matches your business name. Additionally, requiring EMV chip dips or tap-to-pay in person, and using fraud tools like Address Verification Systems (AVS) and 3D Secure online, shifts fraud liability away from your business and back to the bank.

The exact setup you need depends on your business model: In-Person (Brick & Mortar): You need a physical terminal or Point of Sale (POS) system equipped with an EMV chip reader and NFC technology for contactless payments (like Apple Pay and Google Pay). Modern smart POS platforms (such as Talech, Poynt, or Clover) combine payment hardware with inventory, tipping, and staff management in one device. Mobile / On-the-Go: If you operate a food truck, service business, or attend trade shows, a compact wireless reader or mobile app that pairs via Bluetooth to a tablet or smartphone allows you to take payments anywhere. Online & Virtual Checkout: For e-commerce or phone orders, you don't need physical hardware. Instead, you need a Payment Gateway—a secure software portal integrated into your website, online shopping cart, or digital invoicing tool that safely processes card details. Tip: Be wary of providers that lock you into long-term equipment lease contracts, which can cost thousands of dollars for hardware that only costs a few hundred to purchase outright. Look for flexible hardware programs or transparent equipment options that seamlessly connect with your existing software.

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2890 West State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States 33312

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