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| Do you currently accept credit cards? [required] |
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| How do you receive the majority of your credit card orders? [required] |
Merchant account providers will consider the type of credit card transactions your company will perform when setting your rates. Generally, card-present transactions that obtain signatures in person are considered much safer than card-absent transactions that take place by phone, by mail, or over the Internet, so they carry a lower per-transaction fee.
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| Which types of cards do you want to accept? [required] |
(tick all that apply)
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Diners Club
Debit Cards
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What is the value of your typical credit card transaction? [required]
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Merchant account providers charge a small percentage of each transaction based on your average sales, total charge volume, and other factors. There is also a fee per transaction.
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| What is your monthly credit card volume? [required] |
Low volume customers may be charged a monthly minimum fee. If you only charge a few thousand pounds each month, look for solutions with lower set-up and monthly fees. For larger credit card volumes, focus on getting the best discount rate and cost per transaction.
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| Do you want information on credit card terminals? [required] |
Most providers will offer you terminals at a relatively good price. Terminals require a printer that can be built-in or offered as a separate unit.
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| When would you like this credit card processing service to begin? [required] |
It takes about one to three business days to process your merchant account application. If you are approved, most merchant account providers can have you accepting credit cards by the next business day. Tack on an additional five to seven business days if you need a credit card terminal as well. If you require an Internet merchant account, your setup time can range from one day to one month or longer depending on the detail of information you provide on the application.
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| Does your business have a Web site? [required] |
If you have a Web site, please provide the address:
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| Do you want information on portable wireless terminals? |
Wireless credit card terminals provide a significant advantage for businesses like taxi companies, seasonal businesses with temporary locations, and businesses with large display and sales areas. However, for most businesses, the wires pose no problem since the terminals never leave the counter.
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| What is your business postcode? [required] |
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| Please describe your products or services and any other relevant details (how long have you been in business, will you need to accept any currencies other than GBP, whether your company is a Limited Company or Partnership, etc) |
Have you had difficulty securing a merchant account before? What level of customer service do you need? How will you deal with credit card chargebacks? How many transactions will you conduct each month? Do you need a secure method for accepting credit cards online?
NOTE: there is a 1,000 character limit for the above.
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