10/10/2025
$410 for an “annual reporting fee”?
Heartland (owned by Global Payments) is at it again with another fee increase.
This comes right on the heels of the $495 “technology upgrade” fee they pushed on merchants not long ago.
Here’s the pattern we keep seeing:
- Acquire a competitor’s portfolio
- Rebrand it
- Raise pricing
- Count on many merchants not noticing
And the kicker... this $410 charge is per location. If you’re running multiple locations, that adds up fast.
They’ll frame it as a response to “economic conditions,” but let’s be honest: it’s just another example of corporate greed.
Even more telling, the notice includes a clause that says: “If you object to this fee, you may terminate without penalty.” Translation: we know it’s unreasonable, but you’re free to leave if you don’t like it.
Merchants deserve better than being treated like a revenue stream for junk fees.
Have you noticed new fees like this showing up on your statements?