Rogers Unveils Red Partner POS Program Saving SMBs 20% Fees, Up to 3% Cash Back
Rogers Communications launched the Red Partner program, offering small and medium businesses an integrated POS and credit-card solution with 20% savings on transaction fees and up to 3% cash back for customers. The package also includes advertising discounts, local discovery mapping, and business credit-card protections to attract and retain customers.
1. Program Overview
The Red Partner program provides a fully integrated point-of-sale system combined with the Rogers Red credit card to streamline transactions for small and medium businesses. It represents a Canadian first by embedding hardware, software and payment processing into a single offering tailored to reduce operational complexity and costs.
2. Cost Savings Details
Eligible businesses will save 20% on transaction fees when payments are processed through the Rogers Red POS, translating into thousands of dollars in annual savings for merchants with modest payment volumes. These fee savings aim to boost profitability and enable reinvestment in growth initiatives.
3. Customer Incentives
Rogers Red credit cardholders earn an additional 1% cash back when they use their card at a Red POS location, raising total cash back to 3% on purchases. This incentive is designed to drive customer traffic and loyalty by enhancing rewards at participating businesses.
4. Marketing and Additional Benefits
The program also offers discounts on Rogers Sports & Media self-serve radio and digital audio advertising, along with a dedicated local discovery map to highlight participating merchants. Upcoming access to the Red World Elite Business Mastercard provides 3% cash back on Rogers products, legal advice and cyber-theft protection services.