Stop paying 3–4% on every manicure, pedicure, and nail enhancement. Dual pricing lets you eliminate processing fees while giving clients a visible savings option.
No sales calls, no lengthy onboarding. Apply online, get approved, and start saving.
Complete a simple merchant application. Takes about 5 minutes. We review and approve most applications within 24 hours.
We ship your pre-configured Clover terminal. Plug in, connect, and you're ready to go.
Your team taps cash or card and the right price applies. Processing fees drop to zero. You keep 100% of every service.
A $60 gel mani costs you $1.80–2.40 in fees. A $150 full set? That's $4.50–6 gone. Multiply across dozens of clients every day, every month.
Dual pricing eliminates processing fees entirely. That's $8,000–$25,000+ back in your pocket every year.
Clients see the card price and the cash price side by side. It's the same model they see at gas stations, transparent and familiar.
See how much you're losing to credit card processors every month, and every year.
Based on 3%–4% effective processing rate typical for nail salons
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This is the #1 question we hear. Here's why it's a non-issue for the vast majority of nail salons.
Dual pricing is everywhere: gas stations, restaurants, medical offices. It's not a new concept for consumers. Both prices are posted up front, and cash clients simply pay the lower cash price. Nothing about your brand or pricing changes.
No, and the distinction matters. Surcharging adds a penalty. Dual pricing offers a choice. Both prices are posted up front. Cash clients pay less. It's framed as a benefit, not a punishment, which is why it's treated differently under the law.
The script is simple: "We offer a discount if you'd like to pay with cash today." That's it. Most clients won't even ask about it.
In practice, complaints are rare. But if a client pushes back, your team can simply process their card at the posted price, which is the same price they'd have paid before you switched. No one pays more than they would have otherwise.
What would an extra $10,000–$25,000/year mean for your nail salon?
Fund another nail technician or front desk coordinator.
Invest in new pedicure chairs, ventilation systems, or UV/LED lamps.
Run more ads, host events, or launch membership programs.
Add waxing, lash extensions, or a retail polish and skincare section.
Upgrade your waiting area, manicure stations, or retail displays.
Increase your own compensation. You've earned it.
EmeraldPay integrates with your current setup. We handle the heavy lifting, you just start saving.
Yes, dual pricing is legal in all 50 states. It's been upheld by courts and is explicitly permitted by card brand rules. Unlike surcharging, there are no state-by-state restrictions or registration requirements.
Surcharging adds a fee to credit card transactions and is prohibited in some states. Dual pricing displays the card price and the cash price side by side, and the client chooses how to pay. It's psychologically positive (a reward, not a penalty) and has no legal restrictions.
EmeraldPay provides a pre-configured Clover terminal that displays both prices, so your staff selects cash or card and the right price applies. It arrives ready to use, just plug it in and connect to your network.
Most nail salons are fully set up and saving money within 48–72 hours. We handle equipment shipping and terminal configuration. You apply, get approved, and go live.
We'll walk you through pricing and terms during the application process. Everything is straightforward and transparent: no hidden fees, no surprises.
Your posted prices stay the same for card-paying clients. The only change is that cash clients now see a small discount. Card clients pay exactly what they've always paid, and you stop losing 3–4% on every transaction.
Book a free 15-minute call. We'll walk you through how dual pricing works for your salon and answer any questions. No pressure, no commitments.
Apply online in 5 minutes. Most nail salons are approved within 24 hours and saving within the week.
Transparent pricing. Dedicated support. Most nail salons go live in 48 hours.