How Does Credit Card Processing Work?
The way credit card processing companies make money for themselves can sometimes be a confusing labyrinth where fees are hidden, percentages are tied to things not listed on statements and the deal you think you are getting isn’t the best deal you can actually get. Host Merchant Services is dedicated to giving its merchants the lowest price guaranteed, and the company strives to maintain transparency with no hidden fees. So take a walk with us and see behind the curtain as you learn exactly where the money is being made when you swipe a customer’s credit card.
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Small businesses have to make a decision about to whom they are going to extend credit. Are they going to extend credit only to those who pay in cash and checks? This may make their payment processing easy, but it will severely limit their customer base. If they choose to extend credit to their customers, it is a little more complicated, but it will expand their reach into the marketplace and the customer base. Most small businesses eventually make the transition to offering credit card (and debit card) processing services.
What is required?
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Internet merchant accounts and brick-and-mortar merchant accounts are two different animals. If you are going to operate an e-commerce business (online), then you need at least one Internet merchant account. An Internet merchant account is simply designed to process online credit or debit card payments, which usually involves higher fees to you, the merchant. There are online payment processing services that can handle setting up Internet merchant accounts for you. Alternatively, you can get your Internet merchant accounts through your bank or independent sales organization where you got your brick-and-mortar merchant account.
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- Remember to choose a secure merchant services provider that offers a PCI compliant payment gateway, along with integrated payment services to optimize your processing solutions. Also, ensure that your processor offers flat rate pricing and in-house customer support.
- Providing credit card security is critical to protect your customers and your business. Our payment solutions meet modern Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards, and we can help ensure you follow all the proper security measures as a proactive organization – without a major investment.