Exclusive payment processing solutions designed for VAR partners and their merchant clients. Fast 24-hour merchant approvals, transparent pricing, dedicated relationship managers, and technical integration support. Provide professional merchant services under your brand.
Value Added Reseller Merchant Accounts
START Merchant Services is proud to offer our Value Added Resellers exclusive access to the highest quality credit card processing and payment solutions at very low exclusive pricing. Web hosts, partners, and VAR members receive special rates and dedicated support for their referred merchants.
Exclusive VAR partner rates for eCommerce debit transactions starting as low as 1.69% + 25 cents per transaction. Transparent interchange plus pricing ensures your merchants always get the best rates. No hidden fees or markups—merchants see exact card brand costs plus a small fixed margin. Rates adjust automatically based on card type and transaction volume.
Merchants can accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express on websites, mail order/telephone order (MOTO), and retail business locations. Support for domestic and international cards. EMV chip card acceptance for card-present transactions. Contactless/NFC support for Apple Pay, Google Pay, and tap-to-pay. All card types processed through single merchant account.
Funds deposited directly into merchant's personal or business checking account within 1-2 business days. No intermediary holds or delays—merchants get paid on the same settlement schedule as enterprise merchants. Daily settlement batches automatically at midnight. Split funding available for multi-location businesses. Real-time settlement status tracking through merchant portal.
Internet merchant accounts automatically include industry-leading Authorize.Net payment gateway at no additional setup cost. Virtual Terminal for processing phone and mail orders through web browser. Pre-integrated with 1,000+ shopping carts and billing systems. Customer Information Manager (CIM) for storing payment profiles securely. Advanced fraud detection tools included standard. Mobile app for processing on smartphones and tablets.
NEW FEATURE: QuickBooks Integration System automatically downloads settled transaction reports into QuickBooks accounting software. Eliminates manual data entry and reconciliation errors. Real-time sync keeps accounting records current. Works with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop versions. Transaction details include customer information, invoice numbers, and payment amounts. Saves hours of monthly accounting work.
Apply for American Express merchant account directly on the merchant application—no separate forms or additional steps. Single application covers Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Amex approval typically within 3-5 business days. Competitive Amex rates available through START's processing relationships. Optional feature—merchants can choose to accept or decline American Express based on their business needs.
Dedicated Partner and Merchant Support
Toll-free 24/7 technical support and daily customer service support ensure your merchants receive immediate assistance when they need it. Dedicated relationship managers for VAR partners provide priority support for merchant questions and integration issues.
Round-the-clock toll-free technical support for gateway integration, transaction troubleshooting, and technical questions. Phone, email, and live chat support channels available. Average response time under 15 minutes for critical issues.
Dedicated VAR relationship managers provide priority partner support. Direct phone line and email for urgent merchant issues. Monthly check-ins to review portfolio performance and address concerns. Training on new features and products.
Expert technical assistance for Authorize.Net integration with shopping carts, billing systems, and custom applications. Platform-specific guides for popular eCommerce solutions. Code examples and testing support. Developer documentation and API resources.
Contact our VAR team to learn about exclusive partner pricing and processing solutions for your merchant referrals.
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