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Best Merchant Account

Selecting the right merchant account affects fees, settlement speed, fraud protection and PCI compliance. Compare total costs, prefer tokenized/hosted solutions over email or manual card handling, and read contracts for hidden fees or reserves.

Third Party Merchant Accounts

Third-party merchant accounts (payment facilitators and aggregated processors) let startups accept cards quickly but usually charge higher fees, impose reserves, and limit control. Use them as a short-term bridge while preparing to qualify for a direct merchant account.