credit card

Any smart business owner knows that accepting credit cards as a
payment option will dramatically increase revenues. Not only do
credit cards offer customers the convenience and ease of not having
to carry around cash or checks, it lends a sense of professionalism
to your establishment as well. The process of applying to become a
credit card merchant can be a bit confusing and frustrating, so
let's take a look at how it all works.

The Credit Card Account

The credit card account that you will use is called a merchant
account. These accounts are different from a regular business
checking account in that they are accounts that have been secured
through a bank that offers credit card processing. This account
enables you to process your credit card transactions through their
banking establishment. This is a safe and secure process which
provides both you and the buyer security and protection from the
beginning of the transaction right through to the end.