What's the best merchant account for someone like me?

[LiviLou]

I need to know how to take online donations without it costing me an arm and a leg. I'm on a very tight budget, and everything that comes in from this site, I want to be able to use as much as possible on the program. Which way should I go to do this?

[cyanide]

Signing up for a paypal account is probably your best option

[Corey Bryant]

You do not say how much, but also check out www.sporg.com - they might be able to help you out.

[LiviLou]

You do not say how much,....

The reason I don't say is because the site has to be able to pay for itself. I'm a stay home mom with two boys, and our family is on a strict budget. I know this sounds like a cliché, but I really do this only because I know how much these children appreciate it.

Also, thank you for the info.

[Corey Bryant]

I understand. You can always consider paypal at first. I did not know if you were a registered NPO & had people coming in every couple of months to donate. You might consider signing up on a couple of affiliate programs as well to possibly help to supplement.

[ganguly21]

HI there,
You can check out one of the leading site of merchant account Apply4Less.com - Merchant Account Provider with Best Rate Guarantee
They claim that if any one can give low rate then what they are telling then they will pay you $500.. I think they are quite sure of them...
They provides all kind of solution let it be online or offline. you can check out....
Then you can make your move..

[rondo]

I also recommend Paypal. Sign up for a Premier account and you will be able to accept credit card payments.

Andrew

[msinfo]

It really depends on what you need. Though for some reason people tend to recommend Paypal's Pro or Premier accounts they are more expensive than a merchant account and sometimes are not as flexible - especially in the case of fighting chargebacks. It really depends on what you need, and what type of business you are. Paypal is not always the best solution, email or PM me and I may be able to recommend a solution.

[flsurfkarma]

Paypal..... my church even uses them on their web site to get donations.

[msinfo]

Originally Posted by flsurfkarma

Paypal..... my church even uses them on their web site to get donations.

But again, they cost more especially for their solutions with a Virtual Terminal. Many non profits (including churches) don't know any better, but if you're looking for anything beyond a buy now button a merchant offers more (including features like a virtual terminal) for a lower price, plus protection against chargebacks. I've been helping people find accounts for years and I can tell you that many businesses just assume that Paypal's the best for all solutions when it's not always... Do your homework before committing to one.

[ganguly21]

Hi there,
You are right. but you can check out the site i have given, I'm using them too. I found them great and charge back protection is full...
Apply4Less.com - Merchant Account Provider with Best Rate Guarantee

Check out before you make your mind.

[flsurfkarma]

I have to be honest.... I have tried 2 different CC processing companies and have not liked either of them

The first was First American Payment Systems

The Second was Sams Club Merchant Processing (First Data)

Both were the biggest crooks.

[ganguly21]

Hi there,
But this is not from that list. This is one of the leading company in merchant account in us.
you have a huge idea about this that's for sure. but you can check this one out as well.
they has to be good else they can't claim about $$$
they do not have so much to spend if they are not upto date.
what say,...

[dave]

The thread is too old to respond.

[msinfo]

Two non-profit specific solutions are Echo (ECHO Credit Card Processing - Merchant Accounts and Check Payment Processing Services) and Sustaining Donor Solutions (Welcome to Giving Solutions) - these solutions are targeted towards non-profit or charity merchants.

You can also use the NexCommerce package for either Authorize.net or the Paymentech Orbital package if you're just looking for a payment acceptance solution that's catered to online businesses in general (not non profits specifically). Their package includes Authorize.net or Paymentech Orbital. The Paymentech Orbital option is a flat $9.99 per month - and includes a merchant account, virtual terminal, and no other gateway fee. They're at NexCommerce - online merchant services - bundled rate gateway

[jestep]

I'm closing this thread, as it's 4 years old and should not have been bumped.