When it comes to choosing a payment solution so you can accept credit cards online, there are a few key things you need to consider. Failing to take these key elements into account can result in hefty fees, frozen funds or ending up without a merchant account altogether.

Fees

Obviously, the first thing you’re going to want to look at is fees. Of particular importance here are the discount rate and the transaction fee, however you shouldn’t make a decision based solely on these two. Keep in mind that some merchant account providers might seem to be the cheapest but other fees, such as application fees or monthly statement fees, can end up contributing to a higher bill than another provider may charge.

Stability

Particularly in the online realm, it’s important to find a solution that is stable. There have been plenty of examples of unstable solutions that go down and merchants end up out of pocket.

Reliability

Similar to stability, it’s important to find a payment service provider you can rely on. By this I mean good customer support and a quick application process.

When it all comes down to it, choosing a merchant account is not a difficult task - it just takes patience. The number one thing you need to do is shop around, as not every provider is suited to every merchant. Once your account is open and you’re processing transactions, focus on your customer support and improving your website in an effort to reduce charge-backs and refunds - ultimately this will be the most effective means of reducing your costs and increasing your profits!

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