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Merchant Accounts, Fees and Processing

Bad Online Merchant Accounts

Bad credit card merchant account experiences seem fairly common. In my case, the provider insisted the $89 set-up fee was non-refundable, even though the application and 45-page merchant account agreement (which contained an undisclosed $295 fee) were available only upon payment of the set-up fee.

Credit Card Processing Fees

Accepting credit cards online via a merchant account puts you in control and limits your reliance on outside payment acceptance services. Getting set up to process payments online through a merchant account, however, can also seem like a puzzle of credit card processing fees. Article lists 11 different fees to watch out for.

ECommerce Website Solution: Overview of Options

There are a seemingly infinite number of choices and solutions to taking credit cards online. Choices range from an almost totally "do it yourself" solution to turnkey packages. Article explains how to decide.

ECommerce Website Design and Hosting

Deciding how you will get your ecommerce Website designed can be daunting. There are several approaches available, each with different advantages and disadvantages.

Internet Merchant Accounts

An Internet merchant account is an account through an acquiring bank (or acquirer) that lets you accept credit cards, and sometimes other types of payments, online. Article explains advantages, disadvantages, and how to find an Internet merchant account.

Credit Card Merchant Account Questions

A bad experience with a credit card merchant account led author to develop these 7 questions to ask potential credit card providers.

Accept Credit Cards Online Through Online Payment Processing

If you are not ready to set up your own credit card merchant account and/or you want to offer additional online payment options, you can turn to a variety of online payment processors. The article explains.