BETTERCARDRATES.IE

A clearer way to compare card payment rates.

Website concept for an Irish card-payment broker that turns confusing merchant statements into simple savings.

Concept direction: trustworthy • independent-feeling • savings-led • easy to understand.

CUSTOMER JOURNEY

Three simple steps from statement to saving

Make the process feel easy, low-risk and transparent.

Send your statement

Upload it on the website, email it, or arrange for us to collect it.

We break down the costs

We separate card rates, authorisation fees, rentals and other charges.

See your best-fit options

We return a simple comparison showing monthly and yearly potential savings.

Website CTA beneath this section: “Upload your statement — we’ll do the maths.”

CORE SALES TOOL

Turn a merchant statement into a clear savings story

The website should demonstrate exactly what the customer gets back from BetterCardRates.ie.

EXAMPLE CURRENT BILL
Monthly card turnover €50,000
Blended card cost 1.42%
Terminal rental €35 / month
Other fees €18 / month
Estimated monthly cost €763

BETTER-FIT OPTION

Potential saving

€238 / month

€2,856 / year

Illustrative example only. Actual savings depend on card mix, turnover, transaction count and provider terms.

PROVIDER CHOICE

Partner section — choice without clutter

Position BetterCardRates.ie as the helpful layer between the merchant and the acquiring/provider market.

DOJO

Fast, modern card payments

BANK OF IRELAND

Established Irish banking brand

AIB

Familiar Irish business banking

ELAVON

Large-scale payment processing


“We compare suitable offers across our provider network, explain the trade-offs, and help you choose the option"


WHO IT IS FOR

Build dedicated landing pages by merchant type

This helps SEO and makes the pitch immediately relevant to the visitor’s business.

Restaurants & cafés

High transaction counts • tips • busy service periods

Hotels & accommodation

Higher tickets • online + in-person payments

Retail

Multiple terminals • seasonal peaks • quick checkout

Bars & nightlife

Fast service • mobile terminals • late trading

Trades & services

Pay-by-link • mobile payments • simple setup

Events & festivals

Temporary terminals • rapid deployment • mobile teams

 Each landing page can include a tailored headline, example savings, common fee traps, FAQs and a dedicated statement-upload CTA

What Irish business owners say

See why merchants trust us to lower their processing fees.

Great low cost solution to credit card..

“Great low cost solution to credit card sales. Saved a fortune over my previous provider on Sales fees.”

Bernard Kavanagh

“We are after signing up for another 2 terminal after having a positive experience with our initial terminal. Great personal service by Richard. He is very hands on and can be contacted at short notice.”

Erhan Karaman

“We are after signing up for another 2 terminal after having a positive experience with our initial terminal. Great personal service by Richard. He is very hands on and can be contacted at short notice.”

Denis Mullin

TRUST

Answer the questions merchants have before they send a statement

The strongest website will feel consultative — not like another terminal salesperson.

Is the rate check really free?

Yes — the comparison itself can be offered free and without obligation.

Do I have to switch provider?

No. The aim is to show the numbers clearly so the merchant can decide.

What information do you need?

Usually a recent merchant-services statement is enough to start the analysis.

What will you compare?

Card rates, transaction fees, rental, authorisation charges and other recurring costs.

Why BetterCardRates.ie?

Plain-English breakdown

Multiple provider options

Irish business focus

Monthly + yearly savings view

Phone or in-person support