As more businesses move their trade onto the Internet, they are finding it necessary to conduct their affairs through the aid of an Internet based merchant account. This type of account is similar to a personal credit card, but it is issued to businesses as a means of letting them accept credit card payments that are underwritten by a responsible lender, like a bank or another financial agent. A business that does not already operate on the Web can increase visibility in the cyber marketplace and enhance sales by building a Website to promote the company and by accepting credit card payments at the site.
However, to be able to process credit card payments, a company will need the support of an Internet based merchant account. This special account provides the business with the financial and technical means of facilitating credit card payments from its customers at any point on the globe where they have a computer and Internet access. When applying for a merchant account, the company needs to be able to prove it has a solid credit history, the ability to pay for support services in a timely and responsible manner, and the non-involvement in distasteful or unethical...