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FAQs
Q: Do I need a bank account to accept credit cards
and does it have to be a business checking account?
A: Yes, you do need a bank account, which would be
necessary to receive funds from your customers. Yes,
it does have to be a business account.
Q: What is a charge back?
A: A charge back is when a customer receives their
credit card statement and does not agree with the
charges applied. The customer can either call the
merchant or get a return on their merchandise or they
can call their bank and issue a charge back against
the charge.
Q: How do I avoid charge backs?
A: You can avoid charge backs by having a business
checking account. If you have a website, place the
'doing business as' name on the site. This will look
more familiar to a customer when they receive their
statement in the mail. We can also place your toll
free number on the statement next to your charge, that
way the customer calls you instead of the bank and you
can simply return the goods.
Q: How long does it take to set up a merchant account?
A: Approximately two to business days from when all
the appropriate paperwork is turned in to a merchant
consultant.
Q: I do retail charges through a terminal, now can I
do e-commerce and have the funds go into the same
checking account as the retail funds?
A: Yes, but you need a new merchant number that
complies with e-commerce discount rates.
Q: What equipment can I take checks with as well as
credit cards?
A: You can take checks with the on-line e-commerce
system. The check will be automatically drafted into
your checking account, or with the Verifone Omni 3200
terminal/printer.
Q: What is the AuthorizeNet online payment solution?
A: The online e-commerce system captures credit cards
and checks in real time. Three features including the
Weblink, Virtual Terminal, and a audit trail to track
all of your sales on-line. The funds are then sent to
your checking account in 24-48 hours.
Q: What are my requirements to open a merchant
account?
A: All merchants must have a US bank account with a
business checking account.
Q: Can my credit keep me from accepting?
A: The only time credit is a problem is if you are
currently going through a bankruptcy or if you have
numerous tax leins. If you do fall into this category
you might want to apply for the reason that your
credit might not be as bad as you think.
Q: Are the transactions and funds secure?
A: Yes, all products that we provide use A.V.S
(address verification service) and all transactions
and funds are processed in a secure environment.
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