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04-01-2011, 10:23 AM #1Disabled
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Need help with opening a merchant account
I have my company Incorporated in US legally. i have EIN, and Business License, along with a business bank account with Bank Of America,
Plus an Address in US, Phone number, Fax number,
Just wondering if you guys can help me to open an affordable US Merchant account.
I tried most of merchant account providers, but they have not approved my application, due the fact that i do not have SSN.
I dont have tax return either, this is because i just formed my company two months ago. so i still need to wait up to 1 year to get a tax return from IRS.
Please post me a reply ONLY if you know what you are posting. Thanks!
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04-01-2011, 12:33 PM #2Junior Guru
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The thing about getting a US direct merchant account is the fact that the banks are under extreme scrutiny, so they must assure that every merchant application is just as qualified as a loan application. Without an SSN this is extremely difficult.
If you absolutely need to have your credit card transactions processed by a US bank, consider a US-based 3rd party processing option, especially since you have formed the company just two months ago.IntegralPay | accept credit cards and other payment methods
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04-01-2011, 12:53 PM #3Disabled
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Nope, i do business since 2001, i do using third party processors (2CO and Paypal),
Reason that i am applying for a merchant account is that the fees are lower and i would be able to charge my clients automatically on each month (auto-renewal). and i can get paid faster that waiting ages.
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04-02-2011, 08:57 PM #4Junior Guru
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Hi,
It's going to depend on the business, the location of the owners, processing history, also the processing history.
Also if you're looking for an aggregation account to run charges for customers in the U.S. there's a lot of considerations to keep in mind. Aggregation in the U.S. is a big problem since it's against laws on money laundering.
The big question is do you want to process CC orders for other clients? There is a way, but I will need that question answered to help.Niles Bentley
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04-03-2011, 07:15 PM #5Texan at Heart
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You might check out FDIS Costa Mesa - they can sometime support merchants not in the United States but have a US Bank account. Usually the payout is about 5 days.
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04-04-2011, 10:59 AM #6New Member
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If your site does not have Gambling - lots of US Processing is available.
Are the sales on the internet? BY Phone or are they walkin? Each one makes a difference in the application process.
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04-07-2011, 11:57 AM #7Disabled
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I know what I'm posting, you come off as being a bit condensing..
Not sure how you obtained a BOA Business Account without a SSN,
but I will take you at your word.
You do not mention what product-service you are selling. You also indicate you want recurring billing. Secondly, if you want low rates, International Merchant Accounts is not the palce to seek 'low rates"
I specialize in hard to place merchants for both Cc and check 21Processing. We will asses you business as make a determination as to your specific "risk factor" and indicate if we will grant you a merchant account.
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04-07-2011, 01:50 PM #8Junior Guru
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Also you don't need a SSN, companies use an Employer ID Number (EIN) which you can apply for and get instantly at irs.gov It's the same digits as a SSN and used for tax purposes with businesses. It's really just like a social security number for a business.
Niles Bentley
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04-07-2011, 01:54 PM #9Disabled
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04-07-2011, 01:59 PM #10Disabled
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I wish people would actually read the Banking Regulations before the spout off.
Read & Study:
http://www.ehow.com/list_6812342_pat...k-account.html
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04-09-2011, 07:12 AM #11Disabled
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Thanks for all answers, but they are not helpful at all. but thanks anyways, SamBarrow is right, they all ask for SSN [I am giving up], there is noway to apply for a merchant account without SSN or at least a US signer,
FDIS Costa Mesa that you recommended is a FirstData Processor, They may accept the application without ssn, but when the app go to FD underwriters they will decline it, I have applied for FD merchant account almost with five companies, and my application get declined each time.
They may accept the application without SSN, but they will ask for a US signer.
fcfpayments:
I do web hosting, Yes i applied for a BOA business account by visiting US and providing them my company EIN, and other information, such as our company address in US etc.
Thanks for the help.
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04-09-2011, 12:31 PM #12Texan at Heart
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First Data might have changed their rules - I really don't like recommending people to them because I found out they were overcharging a lot of merchants.
And you are right svr60z - it is easier to get a US bank account than some people think. As long as you are not wanting an account that is interest bearing, they don't need it. Once you walk into the bank - they have satisfied the YKYC (You Know Your Customer) regulation. I had a friend that was a banker in the Carribean and flew into Miami a couple times a month. It is amazing what you can learn.
Just curious - have you spoke to Rick there? Usually, what happens is that you need to agree that the discount rate is higher, I think about 4.5%. And you can only process $10,000 a month. The underwriters might not be communicating this properly - I saw this time and time again.
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04-11-2011, 11:34 PM #13Disabled
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Well i dont really remember his name, but he was nice and friendly, he get my application approved even that my driver license was expired.
Regarding FirstData, the biggest problem is that they have TOO MANY bad reviews on the net, just Google "FirstData Reviews", i dont know but people either HATES them, or VERY LIKE them.
The good news is that i get approved with iPayment, but i just requested them to cancel my account after reading all of bad reviews about their company.
i may get approved with firstdata as well (without ssn) for e.g. by providing some financial proofs like bank statements etc, but like i said, the biggest problem is that these processors have a lot of bad reviews, they are risky...
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04-12-2011, 12:19 AM #14Junior Guru
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The only firsthand experience I had with FirstData was a place who did concert tickets and when they did a big burst of sales in a few days, they got shut down just for the fact they did so much business in a short time. They did concert tickets, so of course before an event they were going to do a lot of business.
Niles Bentley
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04-12-2011, 02:14 AM #15Disabled
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Its really hard these days to find a good merchant account provider, 90% of providers usually shut-down account/hold funds for some really "stupid" reasons that does not make any sense (like the one you mentioned).
I think i should totally give up this time (after two months of hard-trying).
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04-13-2011, 04:59 PM #16Texan at Heart
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I agree - bad review with First Data, and I was hesistant to recommend them, but they were the only one that I knew that really did support what you needed.
Plus they overcharge their merchants - they say they charge $.25 transaction rate but looking at statements, I see $.2599. So I do recommend anyone using them review their statements.
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04-14-2011, 02:23 PM #17Disabled
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Some good news, i have applied with one of the BIGGEST merchant account providers and after talking with them for almost 30 minute over the phone. they approved to acceppt my application without a SSN but now in final step they asked me for a utility bill, which i dont have LOL
Trying to get one from my mail forwarding provider lol, i will keep you guys updated.
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04-15-2011, 02:56 AM #18Web Hosting Master
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May I ask what comapny is doing this?
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04-19-2011, 02:47 AM #19Disabled
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04-19-2011, 09:00 AM #20Newbie
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It's really tough to be approved with just an EIN. You definitely will have to open a high risk account or an offshore account with hefty reserves.
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04-19-2011, 11:45 AM #21Junior Guru Wannabe
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