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Merchants who need to process transactions from remote locations, without power or telephone lines, can apply for a wireless merchant account. Transactions must be initiated from a location where the wireless signal is available. Please note, wireless coverage area may vary and not all locations are covered. Please check signal strength on the coverage map and again note that signals will vary and are not guaranteed.

FREE NURIT 8000 GPRS

While supplies last, we are offering a Free Nurit 8000 GPRS for all new wireless merchant account applications. Terminal includes Free UPS Ground Shipping, Free Programming, and Free Set-Up. We waived the wireless activation fee and your equipment will come, plug-n-play. All we ask it that you return the equipment when closing your merchant account and credit card processing. It’s that simple.

If you have any questions on our wireless merchant account, please give us a call.

MARK SANDS
1st National Processing
http://www.usa-merchantaccount.com
1-866 828-8683

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Accepting checks over the telephone or directly from your website is fast becomming a popular payment solution. Customers are becomming very comfortable using their checking account numbers to make a purchase. We are currently offering E-Check which will allow you to process checks electronically. Funds are deposited into your existing business checking account via an electronic deposit. The bank draft can be initiated from your website or you can take the check directly over the telephone.

This is a great add-on to your existing credit card processing. You can also set-up a “Re-Ocurring Payment” with and have a certain amount debited from a customers account, which is great for memberships or monthly dues. Simply a great payment solution.

If you have any questions on E-Chex, please feel free to give me a call.

MARK SANDS
1st National Processing
http://www.usa-merchantaccount.com
1-866 828-8683

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Merchants in need of working capital can tap-into their future credit card processing revenues, with our merchant cash advance program. Merchants can raise $5,000 to $150,000 quickly, withou financial statements. Advances are based on your current credit card processing volumes and time in business. If you have a steady credit card transaction history, you should quailfy.

Our merchant cash advance program is one of the fastest ways to raise working capital. Simply complete our one page application and a specialist will contact you within 24 Hours. Your loan should be funded within 5-7 business days of submitting your documents. It’s that simple.

If you have questions about our Merchant Cash Advance Program, please don’t hesitate to call me.

MARK SANDS
1st National Processing
http://www.usa-merchantaccount.com
1-866 828-8683

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Today is one of the best times in history to apply for a merchant account to accept credit cards at your business. You will find free credit card terminals being offered by many offices in return for your business. Credit card processing has become a must for most businesses and the competition between providers is fierce. This competition in my opinion is the result of the internet, with business owners being more educated by searching for the best deal on credit card processing.

Free equipment like; free credit card machine, free credit card software, and free ecommerce solutions are slowly becomming the norm on the internet. This competition was sparked a couple of years ago and may continue for the near future. No one know when they will “Pull The Plug” on free equipment, but for now it is available and everyone should take advantage of it.

If you are thinking about setting up credit card processing for your business or are thinking about switching your provider, for a much better rate, please give me a call to discuss your needs. We offer free equipment on all new merchant accounts for credit card processing.   

MARK SANDS
1st National Processing
http://www.usa-merchantaccount.com
1-866 828-8683

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Credit card processing is becoming the norm for new state-of-the-art vending machines. A vending machine merchant account is needed to accept credit cards with your machine. The process is very simple and your machine will be ready to process transactions once your merchant account is activated.

You will need to ask your equipment vendor which credit card processing network is compatable with the software installed in the machine, ie First Data Omaha, First Data Nahville, Vital, ect. You will also need to install either a telephone line or internet connection, which ever is required by your equipment vender. A download may be required to configure your machine, again please check with your equipment vender.

Customers prefer to use their credit & debit cards and the idea of using them at a vending machine is becomming accepted by the public. Increase your profits by accepting credit cards.

If you have any questions, please give me a call to discuss your needs.   

MARK SANDS
1st National Processing
http://www.usa-merchantaccount.com
1-866 828-8683

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Accepting credit cards from customers over the telephone has become accepted and is a very popular payment method. Customers today actually prefer the convenience and are willing to give out their credit card information to a stranger over the telephone. Getting approved for a phone order merchant account has also become much easier as banks have also embraced the concept. Underwriters main concern is your product type and a fairly good credit rating on the principal of the business. Provided you are not selling phone-sex, you should have no problem getting approved for a phone order merchant account.

Credit card processing equipment is necessary to process your customers transaction. Choices to process credit cards will include a credit card machine, credit card processing software, or a ecommerce terminal.Cost can vary and most large credit card processors will offer Free Equipment with a phone order merchant account. Be sure to shop around for someone who can provide the best products at a fair price.

If you have any questions about phone order merchant accounts, please give me a call.

MARK SANDS
1st National Processing
http://www.usa-merchantaccount.com
1-866 828-8683

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Credit Card Processing Relationship

In business, relationships are everything, from venders, suppliers, accountants, ect. Many business owners overlook their relationship with their credit card processing representatives. Business owners should look for someone who understands their needs and can provide a complete payment solution and explain ways to save money on their rates & fees.

Further, business owners should find a person that will be available to address future issues and solve future problems. Many times a business owner will only sign a contract with a representative and never speak with him again, kind of a “Hit & Run” mentality. A good bankcard representative would alway’s be available to solve any problem, such as equipment failure, risk issues, credit card supplies, or what ever is on the merchants mind.

Conclusion, take your time in choosing a bankcard professional that can not only meet your needs, but maybe exceed your expectations. Look for a long-term relationship.

MARK SANDS
1st National Processing
http://www.usa-merchantaccount.com

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Reading your merchant account statement each month is very important. Many merchants simply gather the numbers for their accounting, without reading the statement. Reading the entire statement will most importantly make you aware of any changes set-forth by Visa or Mastercard. Changes to Interchange rates can effect your overall cost and changes in equipment requirements could require new programming on your equipment.

Keeping a eye on your rates & fees are good business practice. Understanding your merchant account statement can be challenging. We have a Merchant Account Statement Guide which may help you and you can alway’s call your customer support deparrtment at your credit card processing provider for help.

If you feel that you may be paying too much, please give me a call to discuss switching to the best rate.

MARK SANDS
http://www.usa-merchantaccount.com
 

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Accepting credit cards is a must in today marketplace. With the addition of Visa & MasterCard Branded debit cards to the market in the mid-1990’s, the use of plastic has exploded. Consumers who use to carry cash, now prefer to carry the debit card. Visa & Mastercard “Check Cards”, as they are referred to are accepted any where credit cards are accepted. Consumers look for the sign “We Accept Credit Cards” when deciding to make a purchase.

Credit card transactions also began to take off as consumers got comfortable using their credit card for e-commerce purchases, beginning in around the same-time debit cards were “Branded”. E-commerce transactions continue to grow each year with no end in site. With the current cost of gasoline the growth trend in e-commerce transactions should spike, as consumers can order products with free shipping and in some cases, no sales tax.

In closing, your ability to accept credit cards is a must. Your competitors will steal a large percentage of your customers if you think credit card processing is expensive. This thinking will surely cost you more money lossing sales to your competitors. Don’t be penny-wise and dollar-foolish.

If you need to discuss setting up a merchant account to accept credit cards, feel free to give me a call.

MARK SAND
http://www.usa-merchantaccount.com

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E-COMMERCE VIA WEB-ENABLED MOBILE PHONES

According to Juniper Research LTD, North America is just starting to see a rise in payments made via cell phone using mobile web devices. Cellular customers are finally using their web-enabled mobile phones to make credit card purchases over the web. Websites that are customized for mobile transactions will see the increase in their credit card processing. You may want to consider optimizing mobile pages on your website to benefit from these transactions. If you dont’t have an E-Commerce Merchant Account, please give us a call to discuss your needs and capitalize on this growing market channel.

These credit card transactions are projected to exceed $300 Billion by 2013.

MARK SANDS
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