Tariffs and Fees
Processing fees for deposits to E-C-Q accounts

Not applicable to merchants.

Payment processing fees

3.5% of the payment to the merchant.
3% to merchants who establish E-C-Q as a payment method and include the cost of the Mediation Insurance in their rates. There is a minimum fee of $2.00

Special handling fees

If the merchant requires special arrangements to obtain the purchase settlement. The cost of the special arrangements will be deducted from the final payment. These fees will be approved by the merchant.

Settlement processing fees

E-C-Q will strive to obtain the most economical rates possible to settle directly between financial institutions. Whenever possible E-C-Q will pass those savings to the merchant.

Merchants who establish fixed settlement arrangements with E-C-Q will realize the greatest cost savings through planning and organizing the most economical method of settlement.

 
Credit Card (Visa only) $2.00 CAD
Non-certified Cheques Mailed no charge (courier/registered mail extra)
Certified Cheque or Money Order Mailed $7.50 CAD (courier/registered mail extra)
Direct Deposit/ Wire Transfer (Worldwide) $25.00 CAD .
 
Mediation Insurance
Transaction amount CAD Equivalent
RATE
$1.00 - $100.00
$2.00
$101.00 - $300.00
$3.00
Over $300.00
1% of the base purchase price
 
Sample Tariffs ($1000.00  transaction)
Sale of goods
$1000.00 CAD**
Merchant fee
3.5%
(35.00)
Special handling fee
As required
N/A
Settlement processing
(business outside Canada)
All bank charges
(25.00)
Mediation Insurance fee
Min $2.00 or 1%
(10.00)
Net deposit to merchant
$930.00 CAD
7%
**In order to reduce settlement fees some merchants prefer to hold funds until an account balance has built up before having the funds settled.