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Bank and financial institutions assist in setting up Visa, Discover, American Express and MasterCard merchant accounts. Banks provide their services in exchange for processing fees. Assuming you have reasonable credit, setting up with Network Solutions Merchant Accounts is simple. Our relationship with banks and financial institutions making our merchant account offering appealing. Begin accepting payments online today.
Choosing a Bank Credit Card Processing & Clearinghouse Processing credit card transactions usually occurs at a clearinghouse. When your shopping cart within your online store receives the credit card during the payment process, the Transaction Processing Clearinghouse is the organization that authorizes and validates the card (making sure the number matches the card and that sufficient funds are available).
Merchant Account Provider (Accept Credit Cards)
Merchant account and credit card service companies are plentiful on the Internet. In Industry terms, these companies are called merchant account providers or Independent Sales Organizations.
Make sure you research these companies before you pay for their e-commerce certified merchant services. Brokers make money by either an up front fee, an application fee, or a per transaction fee. Their main goal is to place you with a bank or company experienced with Internet transactions that accepts your credit history.
What's Involved?
Costs
The cost of setting up and maintaining credit card merchant accounts depends on who you choose to provide your merchant account services and how many middlemen you go through. We will waive the setup fee and the application fee for your merchant account.
By reviewing our Merchant Account service information you will learn how to bypass the confusion of working with multiple third-party vendors. Our representatives will take care of you regarding all aspects of your application process to hooking up your merchant ID into your online store.
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We are an excellent solution if you are searching for a reliable merchant account provider. Network Solutions is a leading provider for your online credit card processing needs. We also offer leading online store applications and Internet security services to ensure the safety of your online business transactions. To learn more about building your own online store visit Network Solutions Ecommerce Shopping Cart Software!
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Credit Card Merchant Accounts enable you to accept credit cards online. Did you know over 86% of all Internet transactions are paid for using online credit card payments? Don't miss out! Let us help you complete your e-commerce payment process with our merchant account services.
Choosing a Gateway
Gateway
The final piece of setting up merchant accounts to accept online payment is the gateway that connects you to the transaction clearinghouse. There are three common gateways:
Real-Time Web Gateways
There are several payment gateways to the transaction clearinghouse that can authorize and validate credit card payments while the customer is still online. These gateways provide a walkway from your website to a different modem channel to check the credit card status in real-time, a very complicated process if you were to do it on your own from step one. If you wish to use a real time gateway, which is most common with ecommerce shopping cart software, make sure it is compatible with the system you are going to use. Our Network Solutions Ecommerce Shopping Carts are compatible with most major merchant accounts and gateways, including Network Solutions Merchant Accounts.
Desktop Software
For e-businesses, desktop software can be used as the transaction gateway. Once you receive the credit card number via phone, mail, or email the merchant manually enters the credit card numbers and payment amounts into the computer software, and transmits the list over the Internet to the clearinghouse designated by the bank. In a few moments, the clearinghouse responds with a list of good card and bad cards to allow the merchant to proceed as necessary. This software solution works better than the card swipe machine, but may not work for large volume stores. It also requires re-keying data from each order into your computer, which can lead to user errors and can be time consuming.
Credit Card Swipe Machines
The machinery next to nearly every checkout register in the country. After the card is swiped, an authorization code displays, and is usually printed on a credit card transaction slip. The authorization comes from the clearinghouse that the store's bank contracts with, and it effectively assures valid payment to the merchant when the customer signs on the dotted line. This method is not needed for pure-play dot-com businesses.
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