✦ CC Processing — Up to 70% Fee Absorption

0.9% – 2.1%
Winston Rates.

Winston offers tiered credit card rates depending on your plan — Basic at 2.1%, Concierge at 1.5%, or Estate at 0.9% + per-transaction fee. No hidden fees, no monthly minimums.

Plan Rate Per Txn Save vs Stripe
Basic 2.1% $0.22 $8.06 / $1K
Concierge 1.5% $0.15 $14.65 / $1K
Estate 0.9% $0.09 $20.51 / $1K
Stripe Standard (elsewhere)
2.9% + $0.30
Estate members save up to 2.0% + $0.21 per transaction
Credit Card Processing

✦ How Winston Does It

Built Into Your Dashboard.
Nothing Extra to Learn.

Winston's payment processing integrates directly into your Executive Hub — revenue tracking, partner payouts, and financial reports all in one place. No separate Stripe dashboard, no extra login.

STEP 01

Instant Activation

Winston's payment processing is activated through your existing Stripe integration — no new account, no new logins, no merchant application. Winston configures everything in your dashboard.

STEP 02

Secure by Default

PCI-compliant payment processing with fraud detection, 3D Secure authentication, and real-time risk scoring on every transaction. Your clients' data is protected by design.

STEP 03

Automatic Revenue Split

Revenue sharing with partners is handled automatically — Winston calculates splits, processes payouts, and generates 1099s. No spreadsheets, no manual calculations.

STEP 04

Financial Dashboard

Every transaction is logged in your Winston financial dashboard — revenue by client, partner payouts, CC fee tracking, and monthly summaries. One view for your entire business finances.

✦ Why Winston's Rates Beat the Rest

What You're Probably Paying
Now vs. What Winston Costs

Tier-Based Rates

Members Pay 0.9%–2.1%

Winston members pay 0.9%–2.1% depending on tier — well below the industry-standard 2.9% + $0.30 that most processors charge.

No Minimums

Pay Per Transaction

No monthly minimums. No monthly fees. If you process one transaction this month, you pay for one transaction. Most processors charge $30–$60/month regardless.

Reporting

Built Into Winston

Payments appear in your Winston financial dashboard alongside revenue, payroll, and partner data. No logging into Stripe to find your numbers.

Partner Splits

Automated Revenue Sharing

Configure partner revenue splits per client. Winston calculates, processes, and reports on partner payouts automatically — with transparent fee sharing.

Invoicing

Invoice + Payment Link

Generate branded invoices with one-click payment links. Clients pay via Stripe — funds hit your account within 2 business days, payouts daily.

Customer Portal

Client Self-Service

Your clients pay their invoices, update payment methods, and download receipts through your branded client portal — powered by Winston and Stripe.

✦ Rate Comparison

The Numbers Don't Lie

Here's what the same $10,000 monthly volume costs across different processors.

Processor
Rate + Fee
Monthly Cost
Winston Estate (best rate)
0.9% + $0.09
$90 + $9 = $99
Winston Basic–Concierge
1.5% – 2.1%
$150–$210 + $15–$22
Stripe Standard
2.9% + $0.30
$290 + $30 = $320
Traditional Processor (average)
3.5% + $0.15 + $45/mo
$350 + $15 + $45 = $410
High-Volume Processor (mid-tier)
2.75% + $0.25 + $25/mo
$275 + $25 + $25 = $325

Based on $10,000 monthly volume or 100 transactions. Winston Estate rate shown as best-in-class; Basic and Concierge rates are higher. Stripe benchmark is 2.9% + $0.30.

✦ Your Rate, By Plan

Winston Covers Your CC Fees

Standard processors charge 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Winston absorbs a portion of that fee based on your plan.

Basic 25% Absorbed
2.1%
+ $0.22 per transaction
On a $1,000 sale you save $8.06
100 txns/month saves $80.60
Standard cost on $1K $29.30
Concierge 50% Absorbed
1.5%
+ $0.15 per transaction
On a $1,000 sale you save $14.65
100 txns/month saves $146.50
Standard cost on $1K $29.30
Estate 70% Absorbed
0.9%
+ $0.09 per transaction
On a $1,000 sale you save $20.51
100 txns/month saves $205.10
Standard cost on $1K $29.30

Fees shown reflect Winston's absorption. Rates assume Stripe Standard 2.9% + $0.30. Savings calculated vs. standard rate on same transaction volume.

✦ Ready to Switch

Stop overpaying
for every transaction.

Winston's CC processing is included in your Winston plan. Switch your payment processing and keep more of every dollar you earn.