Gateway Only (GWO) Billing Matrix
Description: Learn how Gateway Only (GWO) billing works, including transaction fees, Shift4 GWO fees, and what each charge means.
For End-to-End related questions and fees, please visit the End-to-End Billing Matrix & Statement Glossary article.
Gateway Only Billing Matrix
These are the Gateway Only fees determined by Shift4.
| Fee Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Compliance Service Monthly | Compliance fee that covers the cost for card brands and regulatory issues. Shift4 works to secure transactions through measures like P2PE, continuous network monitoring, and updating security methodologies and systems. |
| Device Management Service | Fee billed for maintenance of EMV capable processing equipment. |
| Gateway Per Month | This fee is billed for Account Maintenance & Statement generation. |
| Gateway Connectivity Fee | Merchants using the Gateway are charged a quarterly fee for connectivity, aimed at maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure to ensure smooth operation of the Shift4 gateway. |
| Gateway Volume Service | Billed various BPS rates for volume processing through a third party processor. |
| Gateway Per Transaction | This fee is billed to the merchants that use Shift4 as a gateway only. |
| Semi-Annual Compliance Fee | The compliance fees cover our costs for card brands and regulatory issues, as Shift4 works to secure transactions through measures like P2PE, continuous network monitoring, and updating security methodologies and systems. |
| Gateway Annual Fee | To support continued enhancements and development to keep our Shift4 gateway integration competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace |