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[WickedWeb]

I am a canadian that needs to process credit cards online. I have a US address and a US bank account but no US social , only canadian. I have been trying to get merchant account from provider in US but it dont work out because they cant run my canadian social for credit check. I am looking to process around 12000 a month what are my options. Im open to merchant account providers as while as 3rd party processors Thanx.

[jalami]

Hey there,
What kind of business is this for? There are a few great options for Canadians depending on the business type.

[WickedWeb]

Software digital download.

[iedefender]

You could try CrystalPayments, they are good and reliable thrid party payment processor.

[jalami]

Hey,
I would check out InternetSecure, they're from Canada. Also would have a look at ECSuite, they may now be able to deal with Canadian merchants with ease. For a direct merchant account contact Optimal Payments from Montreal, they are very good at what they do and have one of the best gateways in the business.

[mikes25911]

I contacted ECsuite.. there ok accept the fact that they dont pay out very quickly.. They said it could take up to 2 weeks to get a payment. I hope there still arround in 2 weeks. I`ve had some bad luck with processors that dont pay then are noware to be found.

[jalami]

ECSuite is the mainstream wing of the highly respected, long established adult processor CCBill. They have a separate operation for regular businesses. 2 weeks is pretty much the norm for digital products.

[paymerica1]

Being in Canada you will be able to open a Canadian merchant account, the rates are slightly different. The key is to go with a US company that puts up Canadian merchant accounts to guarantee the lowest rate for your company. Research this avenue and it will help your cause out.

[Gharibe]

ECsuite is good , i don' know why i don't feel good with them .
i would suggest to go with G2S

[e-onlinedata support]

Do you have a US federal tax ID? If you do, it's possible to open an account, however you may want to track down a US citizen who can co-sign your application. Good luck.