I have to respectfully disagree with some of the above statement. I'm not here to start an argument, but please people, be very very careful of agents that promise you the moon & the stars.
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High risk is high risk. Everything depends on what is happening in your industry at the time you are seeking out a merchant account. If your industry has caused problems with processors in the last little while, it will be harder for you to get a merchant account.
2. Some high risk companies can get merchant accounts easily, others can't.
3. There is absolutely NO WAY that any agent can give you rates before you have filled out applications & submitted your paperwork. Any agent that does isn't to be trusted. I repeat, if they are giving you rates without getting any paperwork from you & underwriting hasn't seen your package, they are shady or just aren't experienced enough. I've been through this with many different agents in the past & all they've done is waste my time & my clients' time.
The ONLY way an agent can give you rates before seeing your case if if you are low risk. Low risk companies all have the same rate unless they have a lot of chargebacks. High risk does NOT. There are too many factors invovled in vetting a high risk company.
I am a consultant, my job isn't just to get you an account, but teach you what is involved in the process & help guide every step of the way. I'm also a business consultant, so that also helps when I'm guiding my clients.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you
Michelle
Rapid Financial Solutions
PSBill: internet merchant account provider,
credit card processing, ach and online checks payments