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    [01]_SCALER PAY

    Forest Hills Merchants Are Running Zero-Fee Processing. Yours Can Too.

    Austin Street's restaurant row, boutiques, and professional services offices are losing 2.5–3.5% of every card transaction to processors. A cash discount program puts that margin back. Scaler Pay installs a fully compliant cash discount program for your Forest Hills business — equipment, signage, and processing included. Payment processing services provided through licensed processing partners.

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    A Forest Hills business processing $55,000/month in card transactions saves $1,375–$1,925/month on a cash discount program — $16,500–$23,100/year. In a neighborhood where rent and wages aren't falling, that's a material, controllable line item.

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

    [02]_The monthly drain

    Forest Hills businesses are losing $800–$2,500/month in processing fees they can legally recover.

    • 01An Austin Street restaurant processing $55k/month in card sales pays $1,375–$1,925 in monthly processing fees — more than $16,500/year straight to the card networks.
    • 02Forest Hills boutiques and specialty retailers face the same 2.5–3.5% per transaction, regardless of whether the purchase is $20 or $200.
    • 03Professional services offices — medical, dental, legal — accepting cards for copays and fees are among the easiest businesses to move to a cash discount program.
    • 04Forest Hills operates in one of Queens' most competitive dining and retail corridors. Eliminating a major recurring cost creates a durable margin advantage.
    • 05Businesses still on legacy processing contracts signed years ago are almost certainly overpaying by a compounding amount every month.
    [03]_How it works

    Live in 3 business days, not months.

    01

    Apply

    Complete the form on this page and we'll review your current processing costs to confirm eligibility and calculate your monthly savings.

    02

    Equipment

    We deliver and install a compliant cash discount terminal at your Forest Hills location — no hardware purchase required.

    03

    Signage

    All required compliance signage for your door and register is provided — keeping the program legal and transparent for Austin Street customers.

    04

    Save

    Your processing fees drop to zero. Cardholders pay a transparent service fee at checkout. Your margins improve from day one.

    [04]_What changes

    Zero processing fees. NYC-compliant. Works for every Forest Hills business type.

    • $0 in monthly processing fees — flat program fee of $25–$45/month regardless of card volume.
    • Compliant with New York State law, NYC consumer disclosure requirements, and Visa/Mastercard network rules.
    • Works for restaurants, retail, boutiques, medical offices, and professional services — any business accepting cards.
    • Forest Hills customers are accustomed to transparent pricing; clear door signage handles disclosure before they reach the register.
    • Payment processing services provided through licensed processing partners.
    [05]_FAQ

    Questions, answered.

    Yes — restaurants are among the strongest fits for a cash discount program. High card volume and thin margins make the fee elimination meaningful immediately.

    Retail is an excellent fit. Boutiques with higher average transaction values see strong per-sale savings, and customer acceptance is high with proper door signage.

    Yes — with proper disclosure signage at the door and register. Customers in Forest Hills are familiar with the concept and acceptance rates are high with compliant setup.

    Most Forest Hills businesses are set up and processing within a week of application approval.

    Fill out the form on this page. We'll review your statement, confirm eligibility, and arrange equipment delivery to your Forest Hills location.
    [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

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    Get set up in 3 business days.

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