A tattoo shop processing $50,000/month in credit cards typically pays around $1,500 in fees. With Revify, that same shop pays zero in fees and earns up to $500 back monthly. That's a $2,000+ monthly swing from expense to income.. Today, tattoo studios have access to payment structures that do more than just process transactions. They can actually generate revenue.

Why Payment Processing Has Always Worked Against Tattoo Shops

Traditional processors make money by taking a cut of every transaction. The more your shop earns, the more they profit.

For tattoo studios with high-ticket services, this creates a frustrating reality:

• Higher sales lead to higher fees
  
  
• Busy months cost more to operate
  
  
• Growth increases expenses instead of profitability
  
  

Most shop owners accept this as normal, but it doesn’t have to be.

Rethinking Payments as Part of Your Business Model

Modern payment platforms allow tattoo shops to rethink how transactions are structured.

Instead of the shop absorbing processing fees:

• Costs are disclosed transparently
  
  
• Clients have the option to cover the processing cost
  
  
• The shop keeps its full listed price
  
  

This approach may feel unfamiliar, but it's becoming standard across industries from restaurants to event ticketing to professional services. The key difference? Transparency. 

Clients see the exact fee at checkout and can choose their payment method accordingly. In practice, most clients who've already committed to a $500+ tattoo session don't balk at a disclosed 3.5% processing fee, especially when they understand it keeps your pricing honest and sustainable.This model aligns better with how tattoo studios operate especially when sessions already involve premium pricing and high client trust.

How Rebates Change the Game for Tattoo Studios

Revify goes one step further by sharing processing profits back with the studio.

With Revify:

• Tattoo shops do not pay processing fees
  
  
• Card volume generates monthly rebates
• Rebates increase as transaction volume grows
  
  
• Shops gain a new, predictable revenue stream
  
  

Studios processing $30K-$50K monthly typically earn $300-$500 back each month. Higher-volume shops can see $1,000+ in monthly rebate. Instead of losing money on every card payment, studios earn from the volume they already process.

What Tattoo Shops Can Do With Rebate Revenue

Monthly rebates can support:

• Equipment upgrades
  
  
• Booth fees for conventions
  
  
• Artist incentives and bonuses
  
  
• Marketing and promotions
  
  
• Cash flow stability during slower months
  
  

It’s revenue that comes from existing activity not additional sales or price increases.

Real Numbers from a Charlotte, NC Studio

Made To Last, a tattoo shop processing $130,000+/month previously paid over $3,500 in fees. After switching to Revify:

• Processing cost: $0
• Monthly rebate: $1,300
• Net monthly improvement: $4,800
• Annual impact: $57,600

"I was skeptical it sounded too good to be true. But the math works. We're processing the same volume, charging the same prices, and somehow we're $57,000 better off annually. That's not a small line item. That's a game-changer for a shop our size."- Matthew Bagwell

‍Transparency, Compliance, and Control Matter

Revify’s pricing model is:

• Optional
  
  
• Transparent at checkout
  
  
• Fully compliant
  
  
• Controlled by the shop
  
  

This ensures clients understand what they’re paying, while studios maintain full control over pricing and operations.

Payment Processing Should Support Growth Not Punish It

When payment processing takes a cut of every transaction, growth becomes expensive. When payments are structured intelligently, growth becomes profitable. Tattoo shops shouldn’t lose more money simply because they’re busy.

Ready to Turn Payments Into an Asset?

Revify helps tattoo studios eliminate processing expenses, earn monthly rebates, and build stronger financial foundations all through the payments they already accept. If you want your payment system to support your growth instead of draining it, it starts with a conversation.

Schedule a 15-minute revenue analysis to see your shop's potential monthly earnings. We'll show you exactly what you're leaving on the table, no commitment required, just real numbers for your business.