Merchant Account Blog & Credit Card Processing Blog

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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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The merchant services industry is constantly changing through the years. With every new technology comming to market, merchants have more & more choices in payment processing. Years ago, the biggest decision for a merchant would be, “Would you like an electronic printer with that Zon Jr terminal” or “Would you prefer to pay $1,200 for that Zon Jr or would you prefer to Lease-It”.

Today, merchant services providers are giving away free terminals, just to compete for your business. New technologies are constantly being added, making the decision  process a bit challenging. Options like, pin-based debit, check guarantee, check conversion, gift cards, ebt food stamps, pre-paid cards, and now contactless payments. The choices are never ending with a new finger-print technology waiting in the wings to be accepted.

Finding a merchant services provider who understands the products can also be a challenge, so if you have any questions, 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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Level 2 Merchant:

According to Visa’s Website, a Level 2 merchant is described as: Any merchant-regardless of acceptance channel-processing 1,000,000 to 6,000,000 Visa transactions per year. Again, please keep in mind that this is Transaction Volume, not dollar volume.

PCI Compliance Requirments:

An annual PCI Self-Assessment Questionnaire is to be completed ans signed by the Principal or Officers of the company. Questionaire should be available by contacting your merchant services provider.

A Quarterly Network Scan provided by an Approved Scan Vendor, is also required.

Again, please direct any questions to your merchant services provider, as failure to become compliant could result is termination of your credit card processing agreement.

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