MERCHANT RESOURCES

Know more before
you decide.

Practical guides to the terms, steps, and costs behind a merchant account.

THE DETAILS, MADE CLEAR

Start with the
right questions.

Use these guides to prepare for a provider review and compare actual written account terms.

Get the right facts together before comparing a provider, POS connection, and payment method.

The percentage is one part of the offer. Compare what the merchant and the customer actually pay.

Know what an acquirer reviews and why a provider may ask for more detail before approving a merchant account.

Separate the software that transmits a transaction from the agreement that authorizes the merchant to accept it.

A quick guide to common decline categories and a safe response at checkout.

The terms merchants hear most often, explained before the sales call.

Frequently asked questions about merchant account review, hardware, and payment methods.