Category: Merchant Accounts

  • Is Trustly’s Open Banking Service a Merchant Account Killer?

    There are few payment methods today that offer merchants a seamless checkout experience. But Sweden-based open banking startup Trustly is a new player that’s already making waves in payments solutions and fintech, not least because they’re pushing boundaries across the Pacific. Having entered the Asian market in 2017 and taking the European market by storm,…

  • High-Ticket Merchant Accounts: What They Are and Who They’re For

    All businesses need a merchant account to facilitate accepting, processing, and transferring payments from customers. The same is true when selling high-ticket items: you need a merchant account to sell these products. Maybe now you’re wondering what exactly a high-ticket product is and in what industries you see them. We’ll break this down for you…

  • Stripe Business Account Verification – Can You Bypass It?

    The quick and easy answer is no, you cannot bypass verifying a Stripe business account. The longer answer is still no, but you can put it off. The better question to ask is, “why do I need to verify my Stripe account?” Account verification isn’t something a merchant or individual can avoid. Whether you’re fast-tracking…

  • Need to Accept Credit Card Payments without a Merchant Account? Here’s How.

    If you’re running a small business and need to accept credit card payments, the first step is usually to open a merchant account. But what if you can’t open one or don’t want to? There’s good news: you have options available. In fact, taking credit cards online is possible through a variety of services, which can…

  • FAQ:  How to Get Approved for a US Merchant Account as a Non-Resident

    One of the most frequent questions we’ve gotten (or at least one of the more interesting questions) recently was, “how do I get approved for a US merchant account as a non-US resident?” We understand the struggle and payment processors don’t make it so apparent when filing the application. You could be doing great in your…