Scaler Technologies_
    [01]_SCALER PAY

    Lakewood Businesses Can Stop Paying Credit Card Processing Fees.

    Lakewood's Route 9 commercial spine, the dense retail and food service ecosystem on Clifton Avenue, and the high-volume businesses serving Ocean County's fastest-growing township process card transactions every single day. Scaler Pay installs a fully compliant cash discount program that eliminates credit card processing fees entirely. Most Lakewood businesses save $600–$2,200/month. Payment processing services provided through licensed processing partners.

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    A Lakewood business processing $55,000/month in card transactions saves approximately $1,375–$1,925/month on a cash discount program — $16,500–$23,100/year in margin recovered from card networks.

    Payment industry cost analysis — illustrative of the savings opportunity, not a guaranteed outcome.

    [02]_The fee drain

    Lakewood businesses are losing $7,200–$26,400/year to credit card processors they don't need to pay.

    • 01A Lakewood restaurant or deli on Route 9 processing $58k/month in card sales pays $1,450–$2,030/month in fees — $17,400–$24,360 every year sent directly to card networks.
    • 02Clifton Avenue's retail strip processes high-frequency, moderate-ticket transactions on which card fees accumulate fast — a $400 purchase generates $10–$14 in fees per transaction.
    • 03Lakewood's high-density population drives enormous card volume across bakeries, supermarkets, clothing shops, and professional offices — processors collect thousands every month from businesses that don't have to pay.
    • 04Home-service and trade businesses serving Lakewood's growing residential areas face card fees on large-ticket invoices that add up to thousands per month.
    • 05A compliant cash discount program is one of the fastest margin improvements for Lakewood business owners — and it is fully legal under New Jersey state law.
    [03]_How it works

    Live in 3 business days, not months.

    01

    Apply

    Complete the application and share your current processing statement. We confirm your monthly savings before you commit to anything.

    02

    Equipment

    We deliver a compliant cash discount terminal to your Lakewood location — included with the program at no hardware cost.

    03

    Signage

    All required consumer disclosure signage for door and register is provided, keeping your program compliant under New Jersey state law.

    04

    Save

    Credit card processing fees go to zero. Cardholders pay a transparent service fee at checkout. Your margins improve from the first transaction.

    [04]_What changes

    Zero credit card processing fees. Compliant. Built for Lakewood's Route 9 and Clifton Ave businesses.

    • $0 in monthly credit card processing fees — flat program fee of $25–$45/month regardless of card volume.
    • Fully compliant with New Jersey state law and all consumer disclosure requirements.
    • Works with all major card types — Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover.
    • Ideal for Lakewood's mix: Route 9 restaurants and retail, Clifton Avenue food and service businesses, and professional offices throughout Ocean County.
    • Payment processing services provided through licensed processing partners.
    [05]_FAQ

    Questions, answered.

    Yes — cash discount programs are legal in New Jersey when compliant consumer disclosures are made at point of sale. We supply the required door and register signage and configure the terminal correctly. Payment processing services provided through licensed processing partners.

    Yes — with clear signage at the door and register, the vast majority of customers accept the service fee without issue. Disclosure handles the conversation before the customer reaches the counter.

    Yes — food service, retail, and professional businesses throughout Lakewood are among those that benefit most from eliminating credit card processing fees.

    Most Lakewood businesses are set up and processing on the program within one week of application approval.

    A flat program fee of $25–$45/month — no per-transaction processing fees on top. Your exact program fee is confirmed during the application review. Payment processing services provided through licensed processing partners.
    [06]_TERMINALS

    Terminal Brands We Provide

    Already running a Clover, Square, or Dejavoo terminal? We provide and install the hardware — included with your zero-fee program, no separate equipment cost.

    Clover
    Dejavoo
    Lightspeed
    Square
    Pax
    [07]_Nearby coverage

    Get your $0 processing rate.

    Two-minute rate check. We'll call you within one business day with your rates — no commitment required. Prefer to read more first? See Scaler Pay.

    Free rate check

    Get set up in 3 business days.

    Tell us about your business — we'll call you with rates and answer any questions. No commitment required.