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Begin Taking Credit Cards Today

Merchant Service Center is an industry leader in credit card processing for traditional and Internet businesses. We offer merchants competitive pricing, customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and one of the largest credit card fraud, loss prevention and chargeback departments in the Industry. In addition, Merchant Service Center provides one of the most extensive selections of Credit Card Processing Equipment available.

Noncash payment options are a must for today’s businesses, and bankcards are the most popular credit cards for customer purchases.

Merchant Service Center invites you to apply today.

Use our Online Form or Call 1-800-320-0000

We Process All Cards

Accept all major credit cards, including MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, as well as ATM/debit cards. Accepting bankcards—such as MasterCard and Visa—encourages consumer purchasing and stimulates customer impulse buying, which can help you grow your business. Noncash purchase payment is an important option for both traditional and Internet businesses.

Debit Cards

ATM/debit cards provide merchants with an additional way to accept noncash payments from their customers and capture impulse purchases. ATM/debit cards stimulate buying and are particularly useful for customers who do not have credit cards and would otherwise have to pay by check or not purchase at all.

Private Label Gift Card Program Available

Accept Checks

Check processing provides merchants an additional way to accept noncash payments from customers. TeleCheck is a check acceptance service that Merchant Service Center offers through its alliance with TeleCheck Services. TeleCheck provides merchants with the largest, most sophisticated check acceptance system available today and stands behind the payment of any check it approves, which reduces risks to merchants and protects their businesses.

If you already have an existing Merchant Account with another processor, take advantage of our Online Quote Form to find out just how much we can help you save on your Credit Card Processing! For answers to common questions - see our Frequently-Asked-Questions Section.

Why should I accept credit cards?

Millions of cards carried in the U.S. by people who take their cards whereever they go - to the mall, on vacation, to the post office, out to eat, to the dentist and surfing the Internet. These consumers enjoy the convenience, the flexibility and the security credit cards cards offer.

For years, card acceptance has been expected at places like retail stores, hotels, restaurants and airlines. But today, consumers expect to be able to use their cards for a much broader range of products and services, including health care services, groceries, tuition payments, movie tickets and recurring payments such as cable or utility bills. And the list will only continue to grow.

As a result, businesses who accept cards are not only gaining more customers, they are gaining more loyal customers and customers who spend more. In addition, these merchants and service providers are gaining real bottom line benefits for their business.

How do credit cards mean business?

Credit card acceptance offers your business a wide range of benefits in terms of reduced operating costs and increased profitability, including:

Increased Sales: Consumers can take advantage of specials, stock-up on the products and services they need most, and in the case of health care services, obtain treatment when it's needed.

Faster Payment: With credit card transactions, you receive payment within 24-72 hours, improving your cash flow.

Reduced Costs: You can save time on the management of billing, sending statements and tracking receivables, reducing your overhead and related expenses.

Fewer Processing Problems: Reducing the number of checks you take in diminishes the likelihood of problems resulting from processing checks. So you'll avoid redeposit fees and the cost of processing additional transactions.

Improved Customer Service: Consumers enjoy the speed, convenience and payment flexibility that cards provide. Card acceptance lets you accommodate these consumers and offer increased payment options with monthly, quarterly or semiannual billings. Plus, we offer specific programs and materials targeted exclusively for your industry.

What about electronic commerce?

The Internet is certainly the future of shopping, and it's here today. We have been helping merchants do e-commerce since 1994. We offer AuthorizeNet, CyberCash, Verisign, First Data Corproation (Pure Pay) and SET (Secure Electronic Transaction) based transactions and we are compatible with ALL shopping cart and e-commerce solutions.

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Because so many city ordinances now require cab drivers to accept credit cards, it has become common to see a new brand of customized terminals in cabs these days. These terminals are usually either set up by the city or the cab company itself and, while convenient, come at a high price for the individual cab driver. Because the city and the cab company often take a cut of each sale, the average transaction rate on these machines is about 3.2% which is rather high for card present transactions. This can severely cut into a cab driver's profits, especially when the cost of gas is on now the constant rise and every penny counts.

What's a solution to this for the individual driver? Cab and limo drivers can take matters into their own hands and set up a credit card solution for themselves. Trinity is a great way to go for drivers because it is low in cost, offers better rates and adds flexibility that those machines can't offer.

Cost

Unlike expensive wireless machines that can run up to $1200 each, Trinity harnesses the power of your cell phone or wireless laptop that you already own to process credit cards. Trinity's Cell Charge System comes standard with our merchant account and works with any phone. There are also FREE apps for iPhone, Palm-based devices or any Windows smart phone that allow for signature capture and even faster processing. Have a laptop with a broadband card or drive a limo with WiFi? We can provide a $100 USB Swiping unit that would convert any computer into a swiping credit card machine.

Rates

Besides equipment costs, rate costs can be much lower with Trinity vs. the corp or city setup. For one, we set you up with your own merchant account provided by us, which means no middle man to increase your rate. Average swiping rates with Trinity are around 1.65% vs the 3% you get with most cab companies. Furthermore, because the system is set up with your own merchant account, you can run all of your own reports and receive direct deposits into your bank account every day. Increased cash flow = increased peace of mind and comfort.

Increased Flexibility

With Trinity, there are a lot of options on how to accept credit cards. In an area with no cellular reception? Use a satellite service to access the internet on your smart phone and process credit cards that way. Or, as one of our cab/limo companies does, set up a VIP system where cards are issued to clients with a 'VIP code' that allows them to use a tab of sorts for cab or limo rides. Because the Trinity System encrypts and stores every credit card processed under an individual contact, accounts can be created where the card is instantly re-charged with a click of button. Rockstar Cabs in Santa Barbara has been doing this with the Trinity System for years and has found great success in creating a massive recurring customer base. For more info on this tactic please contact us.

Have multiple drivers? In Trinity, you can create as many user logins as you like and access from as many phones, computers, etc as well. Logins allow admins to track transactions and limit usage as desired.

Conclusion

For those independent cab or limo drivers looking for an affordable and flexible credit card solution, Trinity may just be the answer. With unparalleled customer support and a product that is always adapting and changing with new technology, Trinity Merchant Solutions will make sure are 100% satisfied with the service we offer. Please contact us today for a customized quote and demo.

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