I need some help here guys.

I would be starting my new site preety soon. What is the best merchant account for someone living outside US?

Thanks for all your help.

(really don't know which is at your best)

clickbank (http://clickbank.com/)
revecom (http://revecom.com/)
ccnow (http://ccnow.com/)

I vote for http://www.PlanetPayment.com , they use the same system as authorize.net , and you can accept payment in every local currency.

Arnoud

If you are in thr UK then I would say ePDQ (http://www.epdq.co.uk) from Barlcays Merchant Services (http://www.bms.barclays.co.uk), it works in partnership with CyberCash and is very reasonable.

Thanks! :D

But is that all?

Hope you are doing fine!
Have you looked into PayPal since its now open outside US?
Just thought I would mention that as it may be a solution for you
Good Luck

I think PayPal Business Accounts don't look "serious and professional".

I recommend revecom.com

Actually last time I heard payment planet is owned by authorize.net

yeah, planet payment is authorize's asian "arm" :)

You might also want to check out: http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Business_to_Business/Financial_Services/Transaction_Clearing/Credit_Card_Merchant_Services/

Good luck in your search. :)

What is the url of planet payment ?

ck,

PlanetPayment started for Europe first and have recently added Asia to their market :)
I believe their headquarters are in the UK.

Arnoud

certify,

If I am not mistaken, you must be from Malaysia, I am too ! I have also been searching for a cc processor for quite some time, seems really difficult to find one that's suitable.

From this forum I've gathered so far, these seems to be the most recommended :-

Revecom.com
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(rates for intangible goods, check site for tangible goods rates)
Discount rate : 3.95%
Transaction charge : USD 1.00
Setup Fee : USD 49.00
Charge Back Retension : 5% (release after 90 days)
Money Sent back to localbacnk account twice a month.

A few host here highly recommend their service, I check out their site recently, seems they are modifying their offerings, I've sent them a few emails but no reply from them so far.

Instabill.com
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Discount rate : No
Transaction fee : 10%
Setup Fee : No
Charge Back Retension : 10% (release after 180 days)


A few host in the forum has recommeded this service, zero startup, but 10% service charge. you have to do some maths in this to compare with the revecom.com rate.


PlanetPayment.com
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Discount rate : 3.95%
Setup Fee : USD 595.00
Monthly Statement Fee : USD 5.00
Charge Back Retension : 6% (release after 180 days)

High startup cost, has a office setup in Singapore for Asia operation, back by Authorize.net.


I hope this helps in your evaluation process.

Thanks fweikeong! :D

You certainly narrow down my search. I think i would go for Revecom.com. Their package seems very resonable.

Oh yes I'm from Malaysia. You must have know it from my IP address right? :)

Thanks for your help.

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Yup ! IP it is.

Let us know your final decision on the CC processor, it will help a lot for other viewers.
Good Luck.

I have used PlanetPayment and they are really slow and
poor customer service. They still owe us for an AMEX
transaction from July 27. It is now Nov. 20th. They
have lousy customer service too. Unanswered calls and
emails. Avoid.

Guest could you post your website URL here pls? I emailed Planet Payment aa couple of times. There replies were always promt. hmm.