New Partnership with NMI Brings Lower-Cost, Flexible Payment Processing to Drive Phase Clients

At Drive Phase Consulting, we're always looking for ways to help our clients build faster, smarter, and more affordably. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new partnership with NMI, a leading payment gateway provider trusted by over 3,000 partners and 275,000 merchants.

This partnership unlocks a more flexible, cost-effective, and responsive way to handle payments—especially for businesses that have outgrown Stripe or run into limitations with other processors.

🚨 Lower Fees Than Stripe

Stripe is known for its ease of use, but its pricing can become a pain point as your volume grows. Most Stripe users pay around 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction—but with our NMI integration, clients can currently access payment processing rates as low as Interchange Rates + 0.2% + $0.20 per transaction. Some recent Interchange Rates are below.

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Interchange Rates for Common Cards

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That’s a significant cost reduction if you're doing even moderate payment volume. And while NMI includes a small monthly gateway fee which are dependent the specific features that you need, that cost is often more than offset by the savings from the cost-plus pricing model.

✅ Flexibility That Stripe Can’t Match

Stripe is great—until it isn’t. We've seen countless businesses, especially in industries considered “high-risk,” have their accounts suddenly frozen, deactivated, or funds held for weeks (sometimes months).

With NMI, you’re not locked into a single processor. You can connect with any compatible payment processor, giving you the flexibility to switch or negotiate better rates—without disrupting your customers or rebuilding your checkout flows.

This is especially valuable for:

• Subscription or membership businesses
• Niche industries classified as "high risk"
• Startups scaling quickly
• Brands selling both online and in-person

🙋‍♀️ Better, More Responsive Customer Support

One of the biggest complaints we hear about Stripe? Slow or hard-to-reach customer support—especially when things go wrong.

With NMI, you get dedicated support from real people who understand your business model and can help resolve issues quickly. For high-risk or high-volume businesses, having this level of responsiveness can make or break your operations when a payment issue arises.

🔌 Seamless Integration Into Any Channel

At Drive Phase, we can integrate NMI into whatever systems you're already using—no matter how simple or complex. This includes:

• E-commerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce, Webflow, or custom builds)
• CRM tools like GoHighLevel, Keap, or Salesforce
• Mobile apps
• Physical POS systems or equipment

Whether you're collecting payments online, in-store, or through automated CRM flows, we’ll make sure NMI works seamlessly across all your customer touchpoints.

💡 Is NMI Right for You?

If your business is doing consistent payment volume and you're looking for lower fees, more control, and better support, now’s the time to explore NMI.

We’ve already begun integrating this solution into new builds and client systems—and the results speak for themselves.

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Ready to Save on Processing Fees?

Let’s talk about how we can integrate NMI into your stack.
📩 Schedule a free consultation today to get started.

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