Value Added Reseller Program

Earn recurring income from every merchant you refer. Our competitive revenue sharing structure rewards partners generously—typical partners with 50-100 active merchants earn $2,000-$5,000+ monthly in ongoing revenue. Revenue scales with your merchant base and their processing volume. Build a sustainable income stream that grows over time.

Custom-branded merchant applications feature your company name, logo, and contact information throughout the application process. Your clients see your brand at every touchpoint while START handles backend processing, underwriting, and support. Strengthen client relationships by offering merchant services as your own value-added service. Downloadable marketing resources included for co-branding.

Most merchants approved within 1-5 business days with Authorize.Net gateway built and ready within 24 business hours. Digital signature support eliminates printing and faxing—merchants complete applications entirely online. Your clients can launch quickly and start accepting payments immediately. Fast turnaround strengthens your reputation for excellent service and reliable partner recommendations.

Transparent interchange plus pricing with no hidden fees means you can confidently recommend START to your valued clients. No termination fees, no annual fees, no address verification fees. Clear pricing structure helps you maintain client trust and strengthens long-term relationships. Honest pricing and fair dealing set you apart from competitors with complicated fee structures.

Relationship managers dedicated to partner success provide personalized support for your merchant referrals. Direct access to START's management team ensures your questions are answered quickly and your merchants receive exceptional service. Training resources and marketing support help you effectively promote merchant services to your client base. Partner portal provides real-time visibility into merchant applications and revenue tracking.

Offer your clients the #1 payment gateway trusted by hundreds of thousands of merchants worldwide. Authorize.Net integrates with 1,000+ shopping carts, billing systems, and eCommerce platforms—ensuring compatibility with your clients' existing technology. START's 20+ years of Authorize.Net expertise (60,000+ accounts set up) means expert integration support and troubleshooting for your referred merchants.

Merchants complete applications entirely online with digital signature support—no printing, faxing, or scanning required. Mobile-responsive application works on any device (desktop, tablet, smartphone). Auto-save functionality prevents data loss if merchants need to pause and return later. Real-time validation catches errors before submission, reducing back-and-forth and speeding approvals.

Downloadable marketing materials including email templates, web banners, brochures, and presentation decks. Co-branding guidelines and logo usage documentation for consistent partner branding. Customizable content templates for blog posts, newsletters, and social media. Partner portal provides real-time access to all marketing resources and tools for promoting merchant services to your client base.

Choose revenue sharing model that best fits your business: residual revenue (ongoing monthly income), per-account bonuses (upfront payments), or hybrid combinations. Tiered revenue structures reward higher merchant volumes with increased revenue share percentages. Transparent monthly reporting shows merchant activity, processing volume, and detailed revenue breakdowns. Partner portal provides 24/7 access to real-time revenue tracking and forecasting tools.

Comprehensive partner onboarding training covers merchant services basics, Authorize.Net features, application process, and common client questions. Ongoing educational webinars on payment industry trends, fraud prevention, PCI compliance, and sales strategies. Certification program validates partner expertise and unlocks higher revenue tiers. Training portal includes video tutorials, documentation library, and searchable knowledge base for quick reference.

Partner portal dashboard shows merchant application status (pending, approved, active, inactive) with real-time updates. Processing volume reports track monthly transaction totals by merchant and aggregate portfolio performance. Revenue analytics show earnings trends, growth projections, and merchant lifetime value metrics. Exportable reports in CSV and PDF formats for accounting integration and business planning. Custom date range filtering for quarterly reporting and tax preparation.

Partners receive priority technical support for Authorize.Net integration questions, troubleshooting, and gateway configuration. Direct access to START's integration specialists who have set up 60,000+ Authorize.Net accounts over 20 years. Phone, email, and chat support channels with faster response times than standard merchant support. Technical documentation library includes integration guides, API references, and platform-specific setup instructions for common shopping carts and billing systems.