What to Look For in a Credit Card Processor
‘When you´re ready to think about accepting credit cards, chances are you´ll turn to your bank to process the transactions. It´s a logical choice, but your bank may not provide the service or be willing to offer it to you if it considers your business too risky.
Click Me!Banks are cautious about providing merchant accounts to small businesses — particularly mail order and home-based businesses — for fear money won´t be there to cover disputed charges or returned merchandise. They´re also concerned about potential fraud and abuse.
Although banks have historically provided the service, about 85 percent of credit card transactions now go through credit card processing companies, according to the Electronic Transaction Association. A credit card processor essentially stands between your business and the bank where your merchant account is located.’
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