Today at work our credit card machine stopped printing so we took a card, made a copy and wrote out a reciept. The card holder got completely bent out of shape and demanded the copy of his card back saying copying it is illegal. I thought it’d be OK because even a business owner’s reciept will have the card # on it. Does anyone know if it’s illegal to make a copy of a credit card?
My dad’s business has an offshore merchant account, and I just want to make sure that the money that’s pouring in actually goes in it. your ideas will be very much appreciated!
I want to file some formal complaints involving my business merchant account and a credit card company. Trying to figure out the best way to go. Do I file a complaint with the state they are located in via attorney general? Appreciate any ideas.
I have small pizza place and no idea what to do in order to charge credit cards. I got from my friend credit card machine but I do not know what should I do next. The machine needs to be connected to the phone and I have the phone but who I contact to be able to use the machine?
Thanks for the help in advance.
Hi, I live in United Arab Emirates, and I have a numbe of websites that are having good traffic, I would like to be able to go to companies and offer them ads space, or ask for sponsorships, my problem is that I have no company, and it would be considered illegal to do that, what can I do, I checked payments online methods, but the problem is that it’s very difficult here to get the required merchant bank account, any idea plz?? Like starting up a company somewhere else at cheap price? etc..?? and any idea about free zones here in UAE??
I have been saving up money so that I could pay off a charge card that I racked up a few years ago. I maxed it out in trying to pay off a lawyer to help my husband fight for custody and visitation of his daughter. (And a crappy lawyer at that!!!)
I have saved up a good amount of money to where I can call and ask to settle the account, but I want to do this properly. And not screw myself more than I already have.
What is the process in doing so? What is something I should keep in mind or know before making that phone call? How should I make the payment: personal check, money order, bank check?
What letters should I have mailed to me BEFORE payment is sent? I just want to cover my butt.
Any advice is appreciated!
Well I thought you were supposed to try and resolve these things yourself because we’re capable. I don’t want to pay someone else to do it for me when I could make a few calls myself.
I’ve heard of lots of “debt resolution” situations where people get scammed. But I’m not saying a complete NO to the idea. I just want to be smart about it!
Hey yahoo people,
I am currently in the process of setting up a resellers business in California. In Cali, we need a resellers permit and here is where the confusion begins. I need a Reseller’s Permit to begin selling but I need a Merchant Bank Account to receive payments. When I called a organization, they asked me for my Reseller ID, which is the original thing I tried to obtain. Then the representative said I could go to any Reseller and obtain the merchant bank account. So now I need help as many other starting businessmen need in this utter chaos of confusion.
Now I decided to get a Merchant Bank Account first. Where do I get one for an online business that later on down the road will have a retail location?
Once I do get one I will obtain a Reseller’s Permit, but now that leaves me with another question, do I need a Credit Card Processing Terminal for online businesses or will my Merchant Bank take care of it?
PLEASE help : D!!!
Warm Regards,
Jason H.
account free. Teach me how to set up and operate a Master Card, Visa Card, Pay Pal, etc since most websites do not accept Money Orders, Postal Orders or even Cash. Thank you.
JP Morgan has rejected my classmate’s merchant account application. So she’s thinking about going to third party processors. Kinda complicated really and technical. But,just the same, thought you guys can help.
Need your help to start selling a few over stocked products on the Web ASAP. If you use Yahoo, Google, go-daddy or E-bay super store or any other services….. please give your feed back!!
We need resources, recommendations and advise on all the following!!
Domain…… which company and program?
Host….. Who and how much?
Website…. ….. Who and how much?
Shopping Cart….. Who and how much?
Merchant account….. Who and how much?
Shipping account….. Who and how much?
Basically we are looking for any info on how to start a real BASIC and CHEAPEST e-commerce business TODAY!!
i just applied for my frist credit card at citigroup recently, & i just got a call from a private number. the woman on the phone told me that she was processing my application & she repeated which card I was applying for & everything. It sounded totally legit, so I didn’t think about it when she asked my to verify my ssn. is this common protocol for cc companies? i wouldn’t know, since this is my first card.
Nothing seemed fishy about it, but should I be concerned?
Thanks for your help!
I don’t have any credit yet, so I can’t watch what I don’t have yet…
I actually called citi & they were not only able to verify that they called, but also the date & time. I’m pretty sure the reason for calling was that it was my first card, I don’t have any other account with them, & I applied online. Thanks for all of you guys’ help!
Hi, if i sell and item on ebay. Can i get the buyer to make a direct deposit into my account?
i don’t have a merchant/business account just a current account.
I always see these credit card machines on the gas pump but I’ve never used one before because I don’t want to screw it up. One thing I’ve wondered is do you put the card in before or after you pump the gas and does it ask you any questions on the display screen? Anyway I imagine it is pretty easy to do.
Hi,
I want to know if I signup for a LLC business license and when I apply for a internet merchant account can I use my worker’s information to apply if I don’t want to associate my name on the account ? Thanks
I *KNOW* that I can only use 1 shopsafe number with 1 merchant, but my question is…
If I do not have a paypal account, but purchase things in ebay (and they automatically have me using paypal), can I purchase multiple items from different "stores" using the same shopsafe number from my Bank of America VISA card? (paypal being the 1 "merchant")
If it all goes through paypal by default, wouldn’t paypal be considered 1 merchant even though there are multiple "stores" I am buying from in seperate purchases on seperate days?
all of this from just-only 1 shopsafe number!
i am making a website for someone and he has a paypal account and now he is trying to set up something for business so he can leave a link on his site and be able to order something via paypal or credit card. We started someone and they are going to be leaving a 4 digit code or something on his next bank statement, are we doing the rite thing? if so, once we get it set up, how do you put items on, and does paypal provide u with a link to give the customers the page that you are selling the item on or what?
okay im prolly not being real clear maybe i am but plz gimme some feedback on what i should do and everything you know …thx
I know there have to be some folks out there who can help me.
Jeez, I have looked for two days (literally) for a reasonable commerce hosting website that offers a shopping cart where your buyers can check out without me having to sign up for a very expensive merchant account. I hate Paypal, too (they’re crooks). I’ve read some really bad reviews about Yahoo’s services so I’m on the fence about them, and they’re not cheap either. Any advice on hosting websites that are reliable and offer checkout without asking for your first-born? Thanks in advance!
It’s this work-from-home business where they set up appointments for u, and you go to the small businesses around you and try to sign them up with a new credit card processing service from Summit, and you get paid by commission, Summit also claim to give a car/gas/cell phone allowance , how legit are they? has anyone ever work with them?
I can;t find a site that will accept korean credit cards. Paypal says they do but the address verfiication won;t recognize korean language. Korean people can;t translate that into english due to that they dont know the language. How can I accept korean credit cards for my business here in US? I contacted korean american businesses assocaiton but no one has replied or called me. I need help please! Does anyone know of any merchant account or anything where
my site can accept S Korean Credit cards?
thanks
Guys i made a debit card transaction on 11/16/2007, now here is my question if i made the transacion on 16 when i got paid why did it take till 12/03/2007 to post to my account?/????? how do those credit card machines work in stores is there paper work that has to be turned in, in order for the sale to post to the account, or it goes through that moment when they swipe ur card??????
okay I am starting an offline business of selling products. I need a merchant account to take orders. some told me paypal would be good to do this with. but dont i need an online business to do this? so confused? if any one can tell me how in details this works please do tell.
Can you refer me to a cash processing gateway? Yes, I have merchant accounts with Amex and MC and Visa I need a way for customers to place their orders.
i recently made a payment over the phone towards my car loan. upon looking at my credit card statement online i notice the charge was higher than the monthy due. the lady who took my credit card number did not tell me there would be a 15.00 processing fee to use my card. i normally pay online thru my bank but failed to do so in time this month so to avoid late fees i did it on the phone. well i avoided the late fees but got the processing fee instead. can they legally charge me a processing fee without first informing me? i do not see anything in the contract about it.
I currently have a Yahoo! Merchant Account. I want to know how hard it is to create a professional looking website using dreamweaver CS3. I’ve downloaded the trial, and so far I can make a cheap "mickey mouse" looking website. I am in the Ecommerce business and it is VERY important to have a professional looking website. I don’t have the money to pay a professional web designer, so I want to know if Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 would be a good investment. I have had some education in C++ and in HTML. Also I have heard that you need Adobe Flash CS3 or Adobe Photoshop to create professional looking web banners and interactive elements, is this true? Is there anything else that is cheaper? Please only honest answers. Thank you.
