Industry GuidesFebruary 19, 2026·4 min read

Construction Companies: Processing Fees on Large Project Payments

General contractors and specialty trades process high-dollar payments. Network Offset Pricing eliminates the cost.

By Caroline W.

Key Takeaway

General contractors and specialty trades process high-dollar payments. Network Offset Pricing eliminates the cost.

Construction involves some of the largest card payments in any industry. Progress payments of $10,000–$50,000, material deposits, and final invoices generate enormous processing fees. A $30,000 progress payment at 2.8% costs **$840 to process**.

For a construction company doing $100,000–$500,000/month in card payments, annual processing reaches **$33,600 to $168,000**.

Network Offset Pricing for Construction

PaymentCash/Check/ACHCard
Deposit (10%)$5,000.00$5,200.00
Progress Payment #1$25,000.00$26,000.00
Progress Payment #2$25,000.00$26,000.00
Final Balance$15,000.00$15,600.00
Change Order$3,500.00$3,640.00

Why it works: Construction contracts present both payment options upfront. High-dollar payments ($10,000+) strongly incentivize check/ACH — saving the customer hundreds on each payment. Commercial clients almost always prefer ACH for large amounts. Residential customers appreciate the transparent choice.

Monthly Card RevenueAnnual Processing (2.8%)With NOP
$100,000$33,600~$0
$250,000$84,000~$0
$500,000$168,000~$0

Caroline W. covers payment processing for education, entertainment, and specialty businesses. A former nonprofit administrator, she understands budget-conscious organizations and writes with empathy for operators working within tight financial constraints.

$10,000+

in potential annual savings with optimized payment processing.

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Caroline W.

Community & Specialty Business Writer

Caroline W. covers payment processing for education, entertainment, and specialty businesses. A former nonprofit administrator, she understands budget-conscious organizations and writes with empathy for operators working within tight financial constraints.

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