Card processing for Chicago convenience stores and smoke shops

Convenience, liquor and smoke shops often get declined or overcharged by mainstream processors. We place accounts with processors that understand age-restricted and high-volume, low-ticket retail.

Restricted-product friendly

Processors that accept tobacco, vape and liquor merchants.

Low-ticket pricing

Pricing tuned for many small transactions, where per-item fees add up fastest.

Compliant cash discount options

Guidance on dual pricing programs that follow card-network rules.

Book an on-site visit

We'll come to your business anywhere in Chicagoland

Bring one recent processing statement. We'll walk your counter, review your fees line by line, and leave you a written breakdown — free, whether or not you switch.

Office: 750 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654 · 773-808-8369 · Carter@EmpowerBusinesses.com