You can avoid paying a convenience fee by simply not using a credit card. Instead, you can use a standard payment option, such as cash, check or ACH transfer. Get in the habit of carrying some cash or checks in your wallet in case you need another payment method.
High Risk Processing\n\n If your business is in the "high-risk" category, it's certain that you will have higher processing rates. If a processing company thinks you may lose them money, they'll charge you more to offset the risk. High-risk businesses can include: Industries with a high risk of chargebacks and fraud.