If you have been in the gun business for a while, you understand how challenging it is to find a suitable payment processing company. Many merchants in the industry go through all the trouble of drawing up a proper application, only for their effort to go to waste when the processor rejects it. But like all businesses operating in today’s...

In 2015, MasterCard set its Universal Financial Access 2020 goal to connect 40 million micro and small merchants to its electronic payments network in the upcoming 5 years. MasterCard’s Universal Financial Access 2020 Commitment Since 2013, over 200 million people, who were previously excluded from MasterCard’s financial mainstream, have gotten access to programs and services provided by the company. The...

They say that big risks can reap even bigger rewards. But sometimes being a high risk business can mean being stopped before you even get a chance to try. A high risk merchant has been classified by the banks as belonging to an industry that has above average chargeback rates and instances of fraud. For example, a customer may make...

So, you just got that dreaded letter through the mail that states your bank has closed your account. If this comes as a surprise, and you are a high risk merchant, you are not alone. Banks are closing or putting a “hold” on business accounts linked to high risk merchants, for fear that they are participating in fraudulent acts. While...

Many vendors with high risk companies forgo the opportunity to get a merchant service account, because of fear of rejection. They instead choose an avenue such as PayPal, due to low fees and questions. However, PayPal is notorious for flagging, suspending, and even closing accounts that have a large volume of activity. It’s time that you looking back into merchant...

  ACH: ACH, Automated Clearing House, is a regional organization that bank members use to electronically transfer funds between members. AMEX: AMEX is an abbreviation for American Express. American Express is an organization that not only acquires transactions but also issues entertainment and travel cards. Account Number: An account number consists of a unique sequence of numbers that identifies the...

Many people use PayPal for their electronic transactions, be it payments or accepting payments. However, while PayPal is popular and has been around for years, it may not be the best option. PayPal has a downside that few know about. In this article, you will learn about alternatives to PayPal – namely eMerchantBroker – and why the switch would be...

While internet ads describing “instant merchant accounts” may gain your attention, they should also raise a red flag. There is no such thing as an “instant” merchant account. For starters, no reputable merchant account provider would provide an account without checking up on the business and the business owner. There is a lot of paperwork to complete before obtaining a...