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Atricle Dump - How to Find the Best Merchant Account Provider for Your Business
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(c) Do they post teaser rates all across their website with “free” terminal giveaways and ridiculously low rates?
(d) Does their website have a valid domain name or are they just representing another merchant account provider?
(e) Are they a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBBOnline)?
(f) Do
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The fees your merchant account provider charges, as a percentage of sales, will add up to tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars, over the course of a few years!
Bad or mediocre customer service can cost you many hours of nail-biting anxiety as you struggle to straighten out problems that may not even be your fault.
Hidden fees can cut into your profits while early termination penalties force you to remain stranded without the freedom to get out and retake control of your future.
If, for any reason, your credit card processing falters, your business will feel the pain. That is why it's very important that your merchant account provider pass some qualifications including these:
Qualifier #1. Integrity of the Provider.
Unfortunately the merchant account industry is full of deceptive claims and ruthless businesses that feast on the lack of knowledge that merchants have about our industry. Therefore, be on the lookout for these potentially “problematic” indicators:
(a) When you call during business hours, do you get an answering machine instead of a live representative or a professional answering service?
(b) When you ask about your processing costs, do you get straight-forward answers or just confusing blabber?
(c) Do they post teaser rates all across their website with “free” terminal giveaways and ridiculously low rates?
(d) Does their website have a valid domain name or are they just representing another merchant account provider?
(e) Are they a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBBOnline)?
(f) Do
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Bad or mediocre customer service can cost you many hours of nail-biting anxiety as you struggle to straighten out problems that may not even be your fault.
Hidden fees can cut into your profits while early termination penalties force you to remain stranded without the freedom to get out and retake control of your future.
If, for any reason, your credit card processing falters, your business will feel the pain. That is why it's very important that your merchant account provider pass some qualifications including these:
Qualifier #1. Integrity of the Provider.
Unfortunately the merchant account industry is full of deceptive claims and ruthless businesses that feast on the lack of knowledge that merchants have about our industry. Therefore, be on the lookout for these potentially “problematic” indicators:
(a) When you call during business hours, do you get an answering machine instead of a live representative or a professional answering service?
(b) When you ask about your processing costs, do you get straight-forward answers or just confusing blabber?
(c) Do they post teaser rates all across their website with “free” terminal giveaways and ridiculously low rates?
(d) Does their website have a valid domain name or are they just representing another merchant account provider?
(e) Are they a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBBOnline)?
(f) Do
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If, for any reason, your credit card processing falters, your business will feel the pain. That is why it's very important that your merchant account provider pass some qualifications including these:
Qualifier #1. Integrity of the Provider.
Unfortunately the merchant account industry is full of deceptive claims and ruthless businesses that feast on the lack of knowledge that merchants have about our industry. Therefore, be on the lookout for these potentially “problematic” indicators:
(a) When you call during business hours, do you get an answering machine instead of a live representative or a professional answering service?
(b) When you ask about your processing costs, do you get straight-forward answers or just confusing blabber?
(c) Do they post teaser rates all across their website with “free” terminal giveaways and ridiculously low rates?
(d) Does their website have a valid domain name or are they just representing another merchant account provider?
(e) Are they a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBBOnline)?
(f) Do
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(a) When you call during business hours, do you get an answering machine instead of a live representative or a professional answering service?
(b) When you ask about your processing costs, do you get straight-forward answers or just confusing blabber?
(c) Do they post teaser rates all across their website with “free” terminal giveaways and ridiculously low rates?
(d) Does their website have a valid domain name or are they just representing another merchant account provider?
(e) Are they a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBBOnline)?
(f) Do
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(c) Do they post teaser rates all across their website with “free” terminal giveaways and ridiculously low rates?
(d) Does their website have a valid domain name or are they just representing another merchant account provider?
(e) Are they a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBBOnline)?
(f) Do you see any security seals like Authorize.net, VeriSign or Komodo displayed on their website? This lets you know that their website is secured.
Qualifier #2: Price Structure of Provider.
Rates and fees you will be charged are critical! Ask the merchant account providers to provide a list of all of the COSTS associated with processing credit cards including things like:
Monthly minimums, annual fees, supplies, early cancellation fees, minimum contract term, access fees, PCI compliance fees and rewards card surcharges. These are often the hidden costs that catch you after a contract is signed and dated.
Here are some questions to ask a potential merchant account provider.
> Are your rates fixed or introductory?
Make sure rates are fixed. Do not accept any introductory rates. Some merchant account providers will try to attract you with super low rates up front ... and then as the months go by raise your rates and fees to shocking high levels.
> Will you put ALL your rates and fees in writing?
If a provider will not agree to put 100% of all rates and fees in writing, eliminate them from consideration.
> What are your hidden fees?
Ask the representative about hidden fees! Go over your written agreement's fine print, searching for the slightest hint of a hidden fee. Hidden fees could include monthly minimums, annual fees, supplies, early cancellation fees, minimum contract term, a
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