Merchant Accounts

What are intercharge fees and what credit cards do they apply to?

Feb. 11, 2011

sheel mohnot and 1 other person answered this question

I found this ebook to be a huge resource to figure these sorts of things out:
http://feefighters.com/ebooks/what-is-credit-card-processing/

Dec. 28, 2010

Christophe Marx asked a question

What are the pros and cons of using a bill back price model for your merchant account?

Dec. 17, 2010

Aaron Berding asked a question

How many merchant accounts can a business have?

Dec. 15, 2010

Megan Graham asked a question

How do I apply for a merchant account?

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Dec. 9, 2010

Renee Gates asked a question

Can I use the same merchant account for more than one business?

Dec. 3, 2010

Michael O'Sullivan and 1 other person answered this question

Do the normal rates and fees for merchant accounts apply to mobile processing/processors?

I will have to agree with Bob on his response. Yes – the normal rates and fees apply regardless of how you processes transactions – but a mobile or “wireless” method of accepting payments can and will incur additional costs. Some could be based upon ... more

Dec. 3, 2010

Michael O'Sullivan and 1 other person answered this question

What are the startup costs of opening a merchant account?

With the exception of equipment, most merchants do not (and should not) spend anything else out of pocket when signing a processing contract. There are some exceptions to this rule, but it will apply to most situations. more

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What has been the biggest changes in the last 5 or so years in the merchant processing business?

Dec. 2, 2010

Christy Torres asked a question

Nov. 24, 2010

Chris Mark answered this question

How can I be PCI DSS compliant?

There are two components to the program. 1) compliance and 2) validation. Compliance is really nothing more than a "state of being". You either are or are not compliant. In the PCI DSS world there is no middle ground. That being said there is a ... more

Nov. 23, 2010

margaret wright answered this question

Who is the best merchant service provider?

Karen, I don't think there is a best.It depends on your business needs make sure to do your research on which one can give you the best deal and more for your money.Make sure to get everything in writing and please,please,please read your contract ,ask ... more

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Nov. 17, 2010

Michael O'Sullivan answered this question

Do most banks offer merchant services?

The answer is yes – most banks either offer merchant services directly or partner with another. The main reasons one goes with a processor other than their bank are simple.
1 – Most banks cannot really offer competitive rates. Please note this is a generalization ... more

Nov. 16, 2010

David Adams asked a question

What differentiates transactions, ie mid-qualified and non-qualified?

Nov. 3, 2010

Anna Gallagher asked a question

How common is discriminatory pricing?

Merchant Account Provider

What security measures are necessary for my terminal?

Merchant Services

Nov. 2, 2010

Max Wilson asked a question