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Integrity of
Merchant Account Provider
It is extremely important to consider
integrity of
merchant account provider that you select. There are a number of providers in
merchant account industry that cannot be trusted.
Here is a list of some red flags to look for while shopping for a merchant account.
1. The website of
company has misleading ads such as “Free Merchant Account” or “Lowest Prices Guaranteed”. Research these ads carefully to find out exactly what they mean.
2. You repeatedly get an answering machine every time you call.
3. They are using a free domain name or a free web hosting service. (If they cannot afford a domain name, then they probably should not be in
merchant account business.)
4. They do not answer your questions precisely.
5. They have rates and fees that are not posted on their website.
Make sure you search
internet for reviews of
company and for any unsatisfactory remarks.
Customer Service
Customer Service is key for smooth transaction processing. Try calling their customer service number to ask them some questions. Pay attention to
amount of time that you are on hold. Make sure that have friendly representatives that are knowledgeable and answer your questions precisely. They should be genuinely interested in helping you.
Superior customer service should also have a toll free number and provide 24/7 availability.
Although
integrity and
customer service are extremely important when choosing a merchant account provider, don’t be fooled into thinking that you should pay more for these services. If you do your research and shop around, you should be able to find a quality provider that does not charge high fees.

Mary Hedden is the owner of http://www.searchmerchants.com - Searchmerchants.com is dedicated to helping you find a merchant account provider so that your retail or internet business can start accepting credit cards for less. Permission is granted to reprint this article as long as no changes are made and the resource box is included with a link to http://www.searchmerchants.com