Merchant Account 101
Our payment processing solutions help you improve cash flow, minimize your collections risk, and better serve your customers while meeting stringent security standards to protect cardholder data.
Basics
- What is a Merchant Account?
- What is an Acquirer or Merchant Bank?
- Benefits of a Merchant Account
- Alternatives to a Merchant Account
- PCI Compliance
Credit Card Transactions
- Credit Card Transaction Types
- Credit Card Transaction - Overview
- Card-Present Transactions or "Swiped" Transactions
- How e-Commerce Transactions Work
Merchant Account Risks
- Processing Problems
- Excessive Chargebacks, Credits, & Disputes
- Account Termination
- Mistakes Merchants Make
Fraud, Scams, & Crime
- Fraud, Scams, & Crime
Glossary of Terms
- Merchant Account Terms
