About START Merchant Services
A Merchant Services Provider You Can Trust
A Merchant Services Provider You Can Trust
START Merchant Services was established with one fundamental principle: all merchants deserve to have their merchant account approved and up and running quickly and efficiently so they can launch their businesses without delay.
Founded by a small business owner who understood firsthand the frustrations merchants face when trying to accept credit card payments, START was built on the belief that payment processing should be simple, transparent, and accessible to businesses of all sizes.
For over 20 years, we've been a trusted Visa partner specializing in Authorize.Net merchant account setup, building unmatched expertise in this industry-leading payment gateway. This focused approach allows us to provide faster approvals, smoother integrations, and better support than generalist payment processors.
These principles guide every decision we make and every relationship we build.
We know that time is money for your business. That's why most of our merchants are approved within 1-5 business days, with Authorize.Net gateway setup completed within 24 business hours. We eliminate unnecessary delays so you can start processing payments and generating revenue immediately.
Simple solutions in a complicated world. We believe in clear Interchange Plus pricing with no hidden fees, no termination fees, and no annual fees. What you see is what you get. Our straightforward approach has earned us the trust of over 90% of our customers who come through referrals from satisfied partners.
Our management team brings an average of 20+ years of experience in financial services, with a primary focus on eCommerce business solutions. This deep expertise means we can guide you through complex integrations, handle high-risk approvals, and solve challenges that other processors can't.
We treat every merchant and reseller partner with professional attention and respect. More than 90% of our business comes from trusted partners including web hosting companies, web developers, shopping cart providers, and business consultants who trust us to take care of their clients.
We've built our reputation on delivering results that matter to your business.
START Merchant Services operates as a Registered MSP/ISO of Elavon, Inc. Georgia and the Canadian branch of U.S. Bank National Association and Elavon. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, we serve merchants across the United States, Canada, and Australia. This registration provides our merchants with the security and stability of working with one of the world's leading payment processors, combined with the personalized service of our specialized Salt Lake City team.
As an official Visa partner for over 20 years, we maintain the highest level of certification and training on the Authorize.Net payment gateway platform. This partnership ensures our merchants receive priority support and access to the latest features and security enhancements.
Looking for merchant account services in Utah or across the US? START provides transparent interchange plus pricing, fast approvals, and expert support for businesses of all sizes — from eCommerce startups to established enterprises.
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1940 S. Fremont Dr STE 202
Salt Lake City, UT 84104