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Shift4 POS contract and early termination fee
TermDetail
Initial term36 monthsShift4 (opens in a new tab) · Contract or terms · MPA §1.2. 30 months for agreements signed before December 1, 2025. The Service Agreement for the POS runs for the same term as the processing agreement.
Automatic renewalRenews for 12 monthsShift4 (opens in a new tab) · Contract or terms ·
Notice to avoid renewal90 daysShift4 (opens in a new tab) · Contract or terms ·
Early termination fee (ETF)Liquidated damages: a base monthly amount per device, set by your estimated monthly card volume ($100 under $10k up to $750 over $250k), times the number of terminal IDs, times the months left in the term (MPA §8.5.5). Unreturned equipment is charged on top.Shift4 (opens in a new tab) · Contract or terms · If your real volume differs materially from the estimate, Shift4 may use your average of the prior three months instead.
How the ETF is calculated
A monthly amount per device for each month left in the term, by monthly card volume:
  • Up to $10,000/month: $100 per device
  • Up to $25,000/month: $250 per device
  • Up to $50,000/month: $300 per device
  • Up to $75,000/month: $350 per device
  • Up to $100,000/month: $400 per device
  • Up to $125,000/month: $450 per device
  • Up to $250,000/month: $500 per device
  • Above $250,000/month: $750 per device
Exclusive processing commitment in the contractYesShift4 (opens in a new tab) · Contract or terms ·
Right to raise pricesFrom the first anniversary, Shift4 may raise total fees each year by the greater of CPI-U + 1% or 7% (MPA §12.15), and the agreement says the bank or Shift4 can change the fees at any time. The Service Agreement lets Shift4 change its rates and fees with 30 days' written notice (§3.e) and raise them each year by the greater of CPI-U + 1% or 4% (§3.g).Shift4 (opens in a new tab) · Contract or terms ·
Trial period30 daysShift4 (opens in a new tab) · Contract or terms · The trial starts at installation. Charges apply during the trial, and equipment added later is not eligible.
Initial term of Shift4 POS: 36 monthsInitial term: 36 months; Automatic renewal: 12 months; Notice to avoid renewal: 90 days; Trial period: 30 daysA 36-month termthat renews itselfTerm startsMonth 36Term endsLast day to give notice90 days before the term endsInitial term36 monthsAutomatic renewal12 monthsRenews again unless you gave noticeShift4 POS. The wholecontract, month by month.Trial period30 daysInitial termLast 90 days of the termAutomatic renewal
Initial term of Shift4 POS: 36 monthsInitial term: 36 months; Automatic renewal: 12 months; Notice to avoid renewal: 90 days; Trial period: 30 daysA 36-month termthat renews itselfShift4 POS. The whole contract, month by month.Initial termLast 90 days of the termAutomatic renewalTerm startsMonth 36Term endsLast day to give notice90 days before the term ends36 monthsTrial period30 daysInitial term36 monthsAutomatic renewal12 monthsRenews again unless you gave notice
Verified Oct 1, 2026 · The source of each line is in the table above.
More clauses of the Shift4 POS contractExclusive processing commitment in the contract: Yes; Right to raise prices: From the first anniversary, Shift4 may raise total fees each year by the greater of CPI-U + 1% or 7% (MPA §12.15), and the agreement says the bank or Shift4 can change the fees at any time. The Service Agreement lets Shift4 change its rates and fees with 30 days' written notice (§3.e) and raise them each year by the greater of CPI-U + 1% or 4% (§3.g).; Trial period: 30 daysShift4 POSMore clauses,marked on the page1231Exclusive processingcommitment in the contractYes2Right to raise pricesFrom the first anniversary, Shift4 may raise totalfees each year by the greater of CPI-U + 1% or 7%(MPA §12.15), and the agreement says the bankor Shift4 can change the fees at any time. TheService Agreement lets Shift4 change its rates andfees with 30 days' written notice (§3.e) and raisethem each year by the greater of CPI-U + 1% or 4%(§3.g).3Trial period30 days
More clauses of the Shift4 POS contractExclusive processing commitment in the contract: Yes; Right to raise prices: From the first anniversary, Shift4 may raise total fees each year by the greater of CPI-U + 1% or 7% (MPA §12.15), and the agreement says the bank or Shift4 can change the fees at any time. The Service Agreement lets Shift4 change its rates and fees with 30 days' written notice (§3.e) and raise them each year by the greater of CPI-U + 1% or 4% (§3.g).; Trial period: 30 daysShift4 POSMore clauses,marked on the pageExclusive processing commitment in the contractYesRight to raise pricesFrom the first anniversary, Shift4 may raise total fees each year bythe greater of CPI-U + 1% or 7% (MPA §12.15), and the agreementsays the bank or Shift4 can change the fees at any time. The ServiceAgreement lets Shift4 change its rates and fees with 30 days' writtennotice (§3.e) and raise them each year by the greater of CPI-U + 1%or 4% (§3.g).Trial period30 days
Verified Oct 1, 2026 · The source of each line is in the table above.

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