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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For start-ups, very small businesses, or home-based businesses, it is not always a given that your business will be granted a merchant account. It may be best to apply for merchant account status with the bank with which you already do business. Banks view granting a merchant account as an extension of credit and will evaluate your business as such. Your business generally has to have been in business for up to 2 years.
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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.