March 1st, 2017 by Elma Jane
ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS
When it comes to electronic payments, certain types of businesses are considered high risk.
Most merchants do not realize that electronic payment processors carry a financial risk on merchant accounts, and normally fund merchants prior to receiving payment from the client’s bank.
Essentially, a merchant account is an unsecured loan.
Different factors used to determine when a business is a high risk are:
- Types of products
- Services they sell how
- How they sell them
Online transactions are considered high risk because there are increased risks of fraud.
A key factor used to determine the risk of a business is chargebacks.
Chargebacks include customer refunds and fraudulent transactions.
Payment providers assess this risk to determine the percentage of chargebacks your business is likely to experience.
Businesses that are considered high risk where they take advanced payments:
- Travel agencies
- Ticketing services
Electronic payments provider is necessary if you want to accept debit and credit card transactions.
For high-risk electronic payments please feel free to call us at 888-996-2273.
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants, Travel Agency Agents Tagged with: bank, chargebacks, credit card, debit, electronic payments, fraud, loan, merchant accounts, merchants, online, payment processors, transactions, travel agencies
January 21st, 2016 by Elma Jane
Merchant accounts are as varied as the merchants themselves and the goods being sold.
What kind of account would you fall under:
High Risk Merchant Accounts – Finding a processor who is willing to take your account can be more challenging. High risk merchants range from travel agencies to multi-level marketing companies, credit restoration merchants, casinos, online pharmaceutical companies, adult/dating merchants and many other.
Internet based merchant account (Ecommerce/Website order processing) – E-Commerce is a booming market, with so many people buying and selling goods online due to the wide reach and easy access to the internet.
Mobile or Wireless merchant account – This merchant is specifically designed for small businesses, solo professionals, and mobile services (including lawyers, landscapers, contractors, consultants, repair tradesmen, etc), who are constantly on the move and require a payment to processed on the spot.
MOTO (Mail or Telephone order) – This enables phone based or direct mail orders processing for customers who can buy your product or service from the comfort of their home. Since there is no card present there is no need for traditional equipment.
Multiple Merchant Accounts – Some businesses can have merchant accounts of a couple or all different types. Merchants who fall into this category are called multi-channel merchants as they sell their goods through a number of different channels. Most commonly this is related to retail stores who also have an online presence to sell their goods. This is very common in today’s competitive market where constant contact with customers is critical to success.
Traditional Account with Equipment – Most commonly used for retail businesses (grocery, departmental stores etc) where the transactions are processed in a face to face interaction also known as Point of Sale (PoS).
Interested to setup an account give us a call at 888-9962273
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November 17th, 2015 by Elma Jane
Within the payment processing industry, Merchant accounts are categorized according to how they process their transactions.
There are two primary merchant account categories:
Swiped (Card Present) and Keyed (Card-Not-Present).
Swiped or Card-Present Transactions: Are those in which both the card and the cardholder are present at the time the payment is processed, they physically swipe their customers credit card through a terminal or point-of-sale system.
The sub-categories within this group include:
Retail Merchants – Normally conduct their business in an actual storefront or office space. They primarily use counter-top terminals or Point-of-Sale systems. Restaurant Merchants – Requires a special set-up that allows for tips to be added to the final sale amount by settling the transaction with an adjusted price that will include the tip amount.
Wireless / Mobile Merchants – They use wireless terminals or mobile phones to run these transactions in Real-Time. Have the ability to accept credit cards transactions wherever they are located out on the road.
Hotel / Lodging Merchant – Will authorize a customer’s credit card for a certain sale amount.
Card-Present Transactions also include grocery stores, department stores, movie theaters, etc. Card acceptance settings where cardholders use unattended point-of-sale (POS) terminals, such as gas stations, are also defined as card-present transactions.
Keyed-In or Card-Not-Present Transactions: Whenever the transaction is completed and the cardholder (or his or her credit card) is not physically present to hand to the seller.
The sub-categories within this group include:
Mail Order / Telephone Order (MOTO) – The customers card information is gathered via over the phone, fax, email or internet and then manually key-entered into a terminal or payment gateway software. Once the transaction is approved and completed, the product is then shipped to the customer for delivery.
eCommerce / Internet – Conduct ALL of their business over the internet through a web site. So all credit card transactions are processed online via a payment gateway in real-time. The payment gateway is integrated into the web sites shopping cart. The cardholders card is charged instantly.
Travel Merchants is one example of Keyed or Card-Not-Present Transactions.
Start processing credit card payments today whether Swiped or Keyed.
Give us a call now at 888-996-2273 so more details!
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November 2nd, 2015 by Elma Jane
Delivering Paperless, Next-Day Deposits for Health Insurance Payments.
NTC’s MEDIPAID delivers next-day deposits for any Medical entity that must bill health insurance companies.
MEDIPAID will bring the speed, ease and convenience of credit card merchant accounts to the world of medical insurance payments. Upon MEDIPAID’s deployment, the medical office receives its payments considerably faster. The revenue is immediately available since it is paid directly into the businesses’ checking account with secure electronic payments.
MEDIPAID is designed to eliminate the healthcare provider’s paper check payments with electronic payments that include the remittance detail (ERA) and further allows providers to take advantage of distribution options to automate the claims payment posting processes.
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants, Medical Healthcare Tagged with: checking account, credit card, electronic payments, health insurance, healthcare provider's, medical insurance, MediPaid, merchant accounts, payments, provider's
June 5th, 2015 by Elma Jane
Traditionally, travel-related merchants have a difficult time obtaining merchant accounts. National Transaction Corporation (NTC) is a full service merchant account provider with extensive experience in the travel arena and related markets, servicing thousands of travel-related merchant accounts by specializing in non-cash electronic transactions. Our services include processing credit card transactions, gift card transactions, and e-commerce transactions, among others. We offer a full line of products including credit card terminals, cellular devices, supplies, and accessories for each model sold. We offer aggressive rates and pricing for mail/telephone order, retail/restaurant, wireless, and online transactions while specializing in the travel and high volume sectors of merchant processing, and we are proud to be the preferred merchant provider for ASTA.
NTC is dedicated to providing the highest caliber of service and solutions in the merchant processing industry. We actually answer the phone when you need assistance! NTC has a team of dedicated employees providing personalized service to each account holder and are available directly through their toll free number, never hidden behind a menu system. Our excellent service truly separates us from everyone else in the industry. The principals of NTC have extensive experience in the processing arena for over 25 years, with experience in all facets of operation, including credit cards, credit initiation, credit investigation, loss prevention, deployment, and customer and terminal support. We employ internal sales associates as well as independent sales agents who offer many opportunities through their referral reward services and Independent Sales Organization (ISO) programs.
NTC’s online gateway allows for processing transactions, reviewing account history, and interacting with various shopping cart and accounting applications such as QuickBooks, Peachtree, and many other titles. Reservation software such as Trams are compatible and integrate well with all National Transaction merchant accounts. Whether you are a travel agency or an independent agent, we offer many solutions that cater to the travel industry and will increase your revenue with quicker deposits into your bank account.
Travel environments are unique in that your transactions are usually keyed; there is almost always a delayed delivery period, and large ticket transactions are not uncommon since one card holder may be paying for multiple tickets. They also tend to be seasonal, with peak season months generating an unusual spike in their “average” monthly volume, and charge-back’s pose a potential threat by travelers who are unable to complete their trip. Combine even a few of these factors together and you have cause for a reserve, or even account termination. National Transaction Corp specializes in understanding what makes your transactions unique, as a travel agent, and how they affect your merchant account.
The importance of customer service is something that is over looked when merchants compare the overall cost of monthly fees with their merchant account. That is, until the moment they need assistance with their account. Whether searching for missing deposits, having problems processing transactions, issuing refunds, processing voids, or questioning their billing statement, a merchant should always remember you get what you pay for. If you wonder why they can offer you no monthly fee, they are offering you no LIVE customer support. Customer support for them will come via means of email. You will wait hours for answers, and even days for a simple confirmation or general email, let alone a resolution.
National Transaction Corporation has over 17 years of dedication and experience in providing quality solutions in the credit card processing arena. From internet e-commerce applications to food stamp processing, from small start up businesses to fortune 500 companies, NTC has a complete product selection to customize a solution to grow with your business. We at NTC pride ourselves on being a full service, member service provider. It is our mission to provide the same dedication and service in maintaining your business as you experience in us earning your business. NTC will provide service after the sale. It is that service that sets us apart! For more information, contact NTC for world class service and solutions.
Contact National Transaction Corporation today at 888-996-2273 to see how we can help you with your travel merchant account, or visit us online at www.nationaltransaction.com for more information.
by Elizabeth Cody (Travel Research Online)
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants, Credit card Processing, e-commerce & m-commerce, Gift & Loyalty Card Processing, Merchant Account Services News Articles, Merchant Cash Advance, Travel Agency Agents Tagged with: ASTA, bank account, billing statement, credit card terminals, credit card transactions, credit cards, customer service, deposits, e-commerce, e-commerce transactions, electronic transactions, gift card transactions, Independent Sales Organization, ISO, merchant account provider, merchant accounts, merchants, service provider, travel, travel agency, travel agent, travel industry
November 4th, 2014 by Elma Jane
“Healthcare’s Unique, Robust MEDIPAID Rolls Out”
Delivering paperless, next-day deposits for Medical Billers
National Transaction Corporation (NTC) in Coral Springs, Florida announced today that, by the first of December 2014, their paperless medical insurance electronic funds capturing suite: MEDIPAID will be fully functional nationwide. NTC’s MEDIPAID delivers next-day deposits for any Medical entity that must bill health insurance companies.
MEDIPAID will bring the speed, ease and convenience of credit card merchant accounts to the world of medical insurance billing. Upon MEDIPAID’s deployment, the medical office receives its payments considerably faster. The revenue is immediately available since it is paid directly into the businesses’ checking account with secure electronic payments.
NTC’s agents help merchants standardize their Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) and distribution options to automate posting which further reduces paper and time burdens. At a rate far less than credit card processing or third party billing companies, MEDIPAID is designed to eliminate the healthcare provider’s paper check payments with electronic payments that include the remittance detail (ERA) and further allows providers to take advantage of distribution options to automate the claims payment posting processes.
For more information, Contact us anytime.
National Transaction Corporation
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants, Medical Healthcare Tagged with: billing, check payments, credit card processing, credit-card, electronic funds, electronic payments, Electronic Remittance, health insurance, Medical Billers, merchant accounts, Merchant's, paperless medical insurance, secure electronic payments
May 15th, 2014 by Elma Jane
Selling merchant accounts can be a very profitable venture. It’s not an easy task by any means. It takes hours of work, a strong knowledge of the payment processing industry, dedication and the ability to be told NO many times and still keeping at it. It is often first done successfully as a part time job, because it takes time to build up a residual stream large enough to live off of.
More that 50% of all people that start out to sell merchant accounts never make it and maybe 10% are profitable enough to stick with it. Once the person has found the right company like National Transaction to work with and the ability to sell merchant accounts, they can make a very good living from it.
Statistically, an average merchant account will give a sales agent about $30/month to $11,000/month in residual income. Sandler one of our Sales Rep. who’s into insurance company, had a fall out with his brother came in the office did some orientation and had all the support and tools that he needs, did some phone calls and in a month landed a good deal!!! 11,000/monthly residual for Sandler.
If a sales agent can sign 10 accounts per month, they will be making $3600 per month at the end of the first year or $36,000 per year. At the end of the second year $72,000 per year and at the end of the third year $108,000 per year which is a very decent salary. (Take note that the above average statistics may vary). It really depends on what type or existing portfolio a Sales Rep have or the net volume of the merchant accounts they closed in. As long as the agent keeps signing accounts their income will keep growing. But 10 accounts per month is not an easy task especially for someone new to the merchant services industry. Also, overtime attrition shows up and the average number of accounts a person can setup goes down. But with the help of National Transaction’s Support Sales Team, tools and leads you can make it.
With National Transaction, there’s a lot of Sales Representatives from different walks of life who became successful in this field. From a couple who teamed up and build their own portfolio, to a plain housewife, a teacher, ordinary people who doesn’t know anything about merchant accounts selling or not really into sales marketing, but made it big.
Sales Marketing is not for everybody, but if the company like NTC is giving you all the tools and the support that you need to make it, like orientation, classroom training twice a week, even helping you out close a deal through our Sales Support Team then that’s Awesome!
National Transaction give upfront commissions (NTC pay within a couple of business days), not only that, NTC do High Risk credit card processing services, not all merchant service provider does the same thing. National Transaction provides you prequalified leads and appointment set up, you can also call our 24/7 customer service if you need any help. You do not have to purchase a unit or invest in provided leads or anything because NTC wants all their Sales Representative to succeed.
Also in this field you can work from home or be at the office at your own flexible time. As long as you have set your own quota for the day. If you want to be a successful Sales Representative and earn 60,000 or more monthly residual then sign up with National Transaction and make that dream of yours come true, just like our existing Sales Representatives.
Posted in nationaltransaction.com Tagged with: customer service, insurance, insurance company, merchant, merchant accounts, National Transaction, payment industry, payment processing industry, prequalified, sales, Sales Marketing, Sales Representatives
February 17th, 2014 by Elma Jane
Facts about Chargeback
Merchants know chargebacks are bad, but many aren’t aware of simple facts that can help them better understand and guard against fraud accordingly.
Do you know which month is the worst for fraud charge backs?
which transaction amounts are the most likely to be disputed?
or which U.S. states are the biggest offenders?
If not, a Big Data fraud science firm – will help you prepare for a smoother 2014.
Facts you’ll learn:
The most common fraudulent chargeback amount.
The day of the week when chargebacks are most likely to occur.
The time of year charge backs are most likely to occur.
49% of all fraudulent chargebacks happen after 60 days or more from date of purchase.
$1,000 is the most common attempted unauthorized sales amount (followed by $2,500, $2,000, $1,500 and $5,000).
11% of all fraudulent transactions fall under the Merchant category “Code of 7299”.
Services. The word most often found in registered fictitious names for fraudulent merchant accounts is “Services”.
Wednesday Is the day of the week when the most chargebacks (19%) occur.
One-Third of all fraud chargebacks happen in the fall (September to November).
California Republic is the top state registered by fraudulent businesses, accounting for 14% of chargebacks the U.S. total.
Florida, Texas and New York round out the top four states with 12%, 9% and 7% respectively.
Posted in Best Practices for Merchants, Credit card Processing, Credit Card Security, Electronic Payments, Merchant Services Account, Payment Card Industry PCI Security Tagged with: big data, charge backs, chargeback, disputed, fraudulent businesses, fraudulent transactions, guard against fraud, merchant accounts, unauthorized sales
