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  • jerryfan2000
    Registered User
    • Oct 2002
    • 79

    #101
    I am citizen of Canada and Taiwan. If I have presence in both countries but I mainly stay in Canada, will I be able to process from Visa asian region and get paid to my Canada bank??

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    • Tipsy
      Confirmed User
      • Jul 2001
      • 6989

      #102
      Originally posted by jerryfan2000
      I am citizen of Canada and Taiwan. If I have presence in both countries but I mainly stay in Canada, will I be able to process from Visa asian region and get paid to my Canada bank??
      You expect an answer for that from somebody who didn't know the difference between the US and Canada regarding processing?
      Ignorance is never bliss.

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      • jpv
        Confirmed User
        • Jul 2001
        • 301

        #103
        Cory, can you answer Kimmy's question?

        -------
        "Where is ACPay settling their transactions? Are they using a US merchant account? A European one? One somewhere else? They have them all over the world and will be properly acquiring within the regions for the merchants in those regions and will be breaking them down on a region by region basis when they settle?

        Because if not, registration fee or not, it seems to me that they would still be in violation of the cross border acquisition policies and would be in danger of having Visa compliance shut them down."
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        I currently use AC Pay. The fee is no big deal but I might be worried about this issue Kimmy brought up. I am not sure how any of this works so when Kimmy questions anything regarding VISA compliances I listen.
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        • p00p
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          • Dec 2002
          • 5125

          #104
          Canada SUCKS!
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          • Kimmykim
            bitchslapping zebras!!!!!
            • Jun 2001
            • 16015

            #105
            Originally posted by AC Cory
            [B]The $750 goes to the bank; the $350 is to ensure webmaster seriousness.

            We have processors all over the world including the US and are fully compliant. We would never risk AC with AC Pay; I assure you of that.

            Boy, here we go again, since now I am even more confused.

            Have you been settling US transactions for ACPay clients without registering them in the US? That seems to be what you are implying and I just don't see how that could be possible.

            I could understand if you are setting outside the US and therefore didn't feel the need to be compliant with the US, so are you now adding to your portfolio the option of US settlement for US clients?

            If so, then I am not understanding how you can 'waive' the $750 fee for site owners that have already paid it elsewhere, since it's my understanding that EACH processor has to collect and remit to their own banks, regardless of other processors the client may be registered with previously. So will your US clients be properly registered with Visa if they do not remit the fee to you?

            I'm trying to get my head around all this so I can have a clear and proper understanding of what is going on here and while I hate to keep after you with questions, I do want to understand how this process is working.

            The other issue at stake here for site owners is the fact that they are not allowed to acquire in multiple regions for the same web site. So if they are using Ibill for a primary, for instance, and ACPay for backup, do you guarantee that they are being settled in the US, and do you accept the liability of potential Visa sanctions on these clients if it were to turn out that they were in violation of a basic tenet of Visa's, and were to incur any financial or punitive damage from Visa's actions as a result of their improper acquisition and settlement of payments to their sites?

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            • Masturbationman
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              • Oct 2002
              • 283

              #106
              See what happens when you try to cut conners!! That is why there will only be a few good companies standing!!

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              • OY
                Industry Pioneer
                • Oct 2002
                • 5401

                #107
                Originally posted by jerryfan2000
                I am citizen of Canada and Taiwan. If I have presence in both countries but I mainly stay in Canada, will I be able to process from Visa asian region and get paid to my Canada bank??
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                • Va2k
                  I’m still alive barley.
                  • Oct 2001
                  • 10060

                  #108
                  Yea screw ACPAY in the goats ass, When I signed up they promised there would be no fee's and now this shit, Now after going with epoch/ccbill/ibill I WILL HAVE TO PAY acpay MORE MONEY? NO farking way!! lawyer stated to me do nothing till they steal the Rebills so its a wait and see game, as I don't use them for my main cc *shrugs*

                  Wonder what Glo-bill is going to do, only thing sucks is I dont use them for primary anymore so will prolly loose a few grand in re-bills, should of just said screw it and paid the 750.00 fee's upfront with ccbill when this first started, so guess its really my fault but I wont go down without a fight lol

                  TOM

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                  • Freakster
                    Confirmed User
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 833

                    #109
                    Originally posted by AC Cory


                    As far as Canadians are concerned, our Merchant division has confirmed that he is correct. For now, it is appearing that we will not be able to process them.

                    soooooooooooo.... you sent me a 750$ bill when you can't even process for me? that's what I understand? How about you gfy?

                    You clearly have no clue of what you're doing.

                    I really though AC was a respectable company... big mistake.
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                    • nevermind
                      Confirmed User
                      • Feb 2003
                      • 276

                      #110
                      This is really interesting. I wonder if he will answer Kimmy's specific questions.

                      On the one hand, they're claiming total Visa compliance. They just made a "mistake" marketing to "non-serious" webmasters --- whom they lied to about the fees.

                      Yet, even if webmasters pay the fees, there's no specific answers assuring webmasters that they won't experience problems with Visa.

                      Hmmmmmm ....

                      This is getting to the point that webmasters will have to call the acquiring bank for references and information to see which end is up. Assuming, of course, that the processor will tell you which bank it is ... LOL

                      Last edited by nevermind; 05-29-2003, 06:05 PM.

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                      • freeadultcontent
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                        • Oct 2002
                        • 9976

                        #111
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                        • Kimmykim
                          bitchslapping zebras!!!!!
                          • Jun 2001
                          • 16015

                          #112
                          I am asking them the same specific questions I would ask ANY processor who chose an alternate route to the one that Visa US asked for last fall. If Globill were to announce their fee structure, I would question them as well, since the situation is very similar.

                          I don't care what kind of business you are in, if you cannot accept payment, then you have no business. My clients are in the business of getting paid for their work, and for those that I advise, especially those who take my advice, I like to be very certain of my suggestions.

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                          • lola
                            Registered User
                            • Mar 2003
                            • 6

                            #113
                            I work for Pro Defence Billing. If you are looking for a third party biller, Here's some good news.

                            Set up fees $0
                            Reserve: 7.5%
                            Processing Fees: 10%
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                            • p00p
                              Confirmed User
                              • Dec 2002
                              • 5125

                              #114
                              Originally posted by lola
                              I work for Pro Defence Billing. If you are looking for a third party biller, Here's some good news.

                              Set up fees $0
                              Reserve: 7.5%
                              Processing Fees: 10%
                              Visa Fees: $0

                              I can arrange discounts.
                              Contact me on [email protected]

                              Or sign up today at www.prodefencebilling.com
                              ACPay was "good news" when I went to them many months ago. How can prodefencebilling.com get away without complying with Visa regs?
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                              • Kimmykim
                                bitchslapping zebras!!!!!
                                • Jun 2001
                                • 16015

                                #115
                                Originally posted by p00p

                                ACPay was "good news" when I went to them many months ago. How can prodefencebilling.com get away without complying with Visa regs?
                                Wow, I love how she came back and answered you after her drive by spam...

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                                • Anthony_A
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Feb 2003
                                  • 1219

                                  #116
                                  I got my questions answered. I think.

                                  Why in GOD'S name would anyone do processing with ACPAYS when they don't even know Visa Regs for the United States and Canada?
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                                  • the indigo
                                    Confirmed User
                                    • Sep 2001
                                    • 2016

                                    #117
                                    Originally posted by AC Cory
                                    [B]The fact of the matter is, this company made a major mistake. Did we make a mistake in our dealings with Visa? No. We made a marketing mistake which in turn created a mess. By not charging, we attracted webmasters whose sole interest was to avoid the Visa fees; hence, we attracted a sector of webmasters who weren?t serious.
                                    This is really fucking sad. You are trying to put the responsability on the webmasters who chose the alternative option instead of going through the incorporation headache??

                                    ...then you call them not serious? WTF? You lied to them. You said everything will be fine with ACPay. Why the fuck would a serious webmaster incorporate in US and pay more tax if he can use ACPay without all the headaches? He's still a serious webmaster, as serious as the other one who prefered the first option.

                                    Point is, you lied. Stand up like a man now, don't fucking try to put the responsability on serious webmasters. (Anyone who start a paysite is serious, it takes time, work, content, feeds, designs , hosting and marketing efforts)

                                    The $350 is intended to create an atmosphere that allows us to process for serious webmasters. In this industry, paysites in general are not for people who are not serious; that is what affiliate programs and avs sites serve as. Most of you have rambled on and on about this charge yet we haven?t accepted a check from anyone of you guys . If you have a decent idea of what is going on, you won?t be charged. This issue is a non-issue until it is applied, in my opinion.
                                    Completely stupid. I used AC Pay at first and I'm a dead serious webmaster that would sue your ass if I had more money in your irresponsable system.

                                    To further on with my opinion, I would like to explain to you in the most straightforward manner I know how what many non-serious webmasters do: they waste time, effort, energy and play keyboard warriors. AC Pay is focused on dealing with webmasters that understand the dynamics of running a vast and profitable business.



                                    As far as Canadians are concerned, our Merchant division has confirmed that he is correct. For now, it is appearing that we will not be able to process them.
                                    GREAT! All rebills are lost and you keep asking for $750 on top of that.

                                    You lied, took our money and cheated many webmasters simply because you did not take your responsabilities.
                                    Last edited by the indigo; 05-30-2003, 02:00 AM.
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                                    • nevermind
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Feb 2003
                                      • 276

                                      #118
                                      Originally posted by lola
                                      I work for Pro Defence Billing. If you are looking for a third party biller, Here's some good news.

                                      Set up fees $0
                                      Reserve: 7.5%
                                      Processing Fees: 10%
                                      Visa Fees: $0

                                      Like anyone can take this seriously. LOL.

                                      This is the last thing we need. Another fly-by-night processor with bullshit promises that will probably screw webmasters or go under in six months.

                                      Last edited by nevermind; 05-30-2003, 05:34 AM.

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                                      • seven
                                        Confirmed User
                                        • Apr 2002
                                        • 2697

                                        #119
                                        I don't think small webmasters joining them cos there was no VISA fees involved but for god's sakes they don't even provide hit stats keeping you in total darkness about how you are converting. No comprehensive admin stats. No ACH and VISA / Mastercard processing only not even Discover card. Basically they are no CCBill, iBill, epoch or GloBill. I would use them only as a secondary processor. Don't think they are going to be left with too many webmasters now..
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                                        • Rip
                                          Confirmed User
                                          • Jan 2001
                                          • 1456

                                          #120
                                          Hmmm,

                                          maybe I did not really read the email correctly at first... the fees described say nothing about registering with visa, filling out forms etc etc rather it looks like a fee to the processor

                                          does it or doesn't it?
                                          ...

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                                          • SunTzu
                                            Confirmed User
                                            • May 2002
                                            • 456

                                            #121
                                            Originally posted by Kimmykim


                                            If so, then I am not understanding how you can 'waive' the $750 fee for site owners that have already paid it elsewhere, since it's my understanding that EACH processor has to collect and remit to their own banks, regardless of other processors the client may be registered with previously. So will your US clients be properly registered with Visa if they do not remit the fee to you?

                                            ------

                                            The other issue at stake here for site owners is the fact that they are not allowed to acquire in multiple regions for the same web site. So if they are using Ibill for a primary, for instance, and ACPay for backup, do you guarantee that they are being settled in the US, and do you accept the liability of potential Visa sanctions on these clients if it were to turn out that they were in violation of a basic tenet of Visa's, and were to incur any financial or punitive damage from Visa's actions as a result of their improper acquisition and settlement of payments to their sites?

                                            Cory - I've asked similar questions that Kimmy brought up here. I think these are the most important issues that you still need to address. It's more about the security of doing business with you than the $750. charge.

                                            You mentioned being a straightforward and direct guy. Can you use some of that to answer these questions?
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                                            • AC Cory
                                              Registered User
                                              • Mar 2003
                                              • 19

                                              #122
                                              You mentioned being a straightforward and direct guy. Can you use some of that to answer these questions?
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                                              • lawked
                                                Confirmed User
                                                • Apr 2003
                                                • 354

                                                #123
                                                How about a confirmation as to where the payment was received. Perhaps your bank can issue a statement that they received the money in full (750).

                                                To me it sounds like, sign up 10,000 webmasters... Ask for 350
                                                to internationals and 750 to US. Quick way to make money.

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                                                • ACPay Mac
                                                  Registered User
                                                  • Jun 2002
                                                  • 20

                                                  #124
                                                  Originally posted by Kimmykim


                                                  Boy, here we go again, since now I am even more confused.

                                                  Have you been settling US transactions for ACPay clients without registering them in the US? That seems to be what you are implying and I just don't see how that could be possible.

                                                  I could understand if you are setting outside the US and therefore didn't feel the need to be compliant with the US, so are you now adding to your portfolio the option of US settlement for US clients?

                                                  If so, then I am not understanding how you can 'waive' the $750 fee for site owners that have already paid it elsewhere, since it's my understanding that EACH processor has to collect and remit to their own banks, regardless of other processors the client may be registered with previously. So will your US clients be properly registered with Visa if they do not remit the fee to you?

                                                  I'm trying to get my head around all this so I can have a clear and proper understanding of what is going on here and while I hate to keep after you with questions, I do want to understand how this process is working.

                                                  The other issue at stake here for site owners is the fact that they are not allowed to acquire in multiple regions for the same web site. So if they are using Ibill for a primary, for instance, and ACPay for backup, do you guarantee that they are being settled in the US, and do you accept the liability of potential Visa sanctions on these clients if it were to turn out that they were in violation of a basic tenet of Visa's, and were to incur any financial or punitive damage from Visa's actions as a result of their improper acquisition and settlement of payments to their sites?
                                                  Prior to two weeks ago, and I remember that day vividly, AC Pay was not an IPSP. We got word on rather short notice from our processors (through our UK office) that it would fall under the EU region IPSP rules effective immediately. We appealed that short notice and got a reprieve to work out the logistics. We have a ramp up period to get everyone into compliance. I don?t have a firm date, but we are working on this around the clock.

                                                  We have two companies for AC Pay, one that is fully operational in the UK and one that is fully operational in the US. Originally we were going to use the US entity, with its several accounts for a full blown IPSP under a different name. In light of the exigency of the circumstances we are moving the US clients into the US region as quickly as possible. The registration process is beginning in earnest.

                                                  The fee waiver issue was a bit premature and we are looking into it. Because it is entirely probable that our processors here in the US might have registration information on record, there was a possibility that we could get the fee waived. This is still in the negotiation stages and may not happen. To help with the impact of all this, we are going to work out a volume requirement and pay back the fees based on a formula.

                                                  Because we are traveling rapidly down the path of IPSP compliance, the issue you raise re: Visa sanctions is obviated.
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                                                  • p00p
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                                                    • Dec 2002
                                                    • 5125

                                                    #125
                                                    what about your Canadian customers?
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                                                    • Indy the real one
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                                                      • Jan 2001
                                                      • 130

                                                      #126
                                                      Just change for another processor...
                                                      Nothing 2 sale...

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                                                      • grampatex
                                                        Registered User
                                                        • Jul 2002
                                                        • 21

                                                        #127
                                                        Wow, these guys are in trouble. They are playing catch up 6 months after the regulations went into effect. It doesn't work that way! Good night WSB, AC Pay, Glo-Bill, Verotel...
                                                        grampatex

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                                                        • seven
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                                                          • Apr 2002
                                                          • 2697

                                                          #128
                                                          Originally posted by grampatex
                                                          Good night WSB, AC Pay, Glo-Bill, Verotel...
                                                          And goodnight grampatex, sweet dreams
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                                                          • grampatex
                                                            Registered User
                                                            • Jul 2002
                                                            • 21

                                                            #129
                                                            always sweet dreams seven...
                                                            grampatex

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                                                            • Kimmykim
                                                              bitchslapping zebras!!!!!
                                                              • Jun 2001
                                                              • 16015

                                                              #130
                                                              Originally posted by ACPay Mac
                                                              Prior to two weeks ago, and I remember that day vividly, AC Pay was not an IPSP.

                                                              We have two companies for AC Pay, one that is fully operational in the UK and one that is fully operational in the US.

                                                              The fee waiver issue was a bit premature and we are looking into it. Because it is entirely probable that our processors here in the US might have registration information on record, there was a possibility that we could get the fee waived. This is still in the negotiation stages and may not happen.

                                                              Because we are traveling rapidly down the path of IPSP compliance, the issue you raise re: Visa sanctions is obviated.
                                                              Hi Mac

                                                              It's nice to see you guys posting facts, and addressing the issues that have come to light.

                                                              I am not sure how your management team thought to process cards as an aggregator without being a proper IPSP, but that's neither here nor there at this time.

                                                              I also find some of the premature announcements you've made to be a bit disconcerting -- including the one above regarding the fees -- this would mean in essence that Visa was allowing 1 IPSP to waive fees if others had collected them for clients, but make no provision for the fully compliant from the beginning IPSPs to gain any rebate for their clients or to stop collecting the fees. Not something I see as likely, but perhaps Martin likes you guys better than anyone else ;)

                                                              And while I understand your journey, until you've reached the destination nothing is obviated, it is still a tremendously volatile and very important point to site owners.

                                                              I trust you will keep us posted on the progress of your endeavours so that webmaster community can evaluate the situatino with the correct information at hand.

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                                                              • nevermind
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                                                                • Feb 2003
                                                                • 276

                                                                #131
                                                                Originally posted by ACPay Mac


                                                                The fee waiver issue was a bit premature and we are looking into it. Because it is entirely probable that our processors here in the US might have registration information on record, there was a possibility that we could get the fee waived. This is still in the negotiation stages and may not happen.
                                                                Unbelievable. Yet another flip flop on fees.

                                                                Maybe you guys should do some research before you tell webmasters one thing, and then change it --- again.

                                                                This is ridiculous.
                                                                Last edited by nevermind; 05-30-2003, 05:27 PM.

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                                                                • Shoplifter
                                                                  Richest man in Babylon
                                                                  • Jan 2002
                                                                  • 5879

                                                                  #132
                                                                  Originally posted by p00p
                                                                  what about your Canadian customers?

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                                                                  • XYCash
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                                                                    • Jun 2003
                                                                    • 582

                                                                    #133
                                                                    I still don't get why people can't see the proverbial writing on the wall for third party processors...apply for your own merchant account and say goodbye to these hassles. Netbilling is a good start.

                                                                    -joe
                                                                    Last edited by XYCash; 06-02-2003, 05:12 PM.
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                                                                    • wildporno
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                                                                      • May 2003
                                                                      • 108

                                                                      #134
                                                                      netbilling is looking at $50,000 per month for MINIMUM !
                                                                      don't think too many people here push $600,000/year

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                                                                      • slavdogg
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                                                                        • Jan 2001
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                                                                        #135
                                                                        SunTzu, hey bro
                                                                        you still in stealth mode ??

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                                                                        • nevermind
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                                                                          • Feb 2003
                                                                          • 276

                                                                          #136
                                                                          Originally posted by wildporno
                                                                          netbilling is looking at $50,000 per month for MINIMUM !
                                                                          don't think too many people here push $600,000/year
                                                                          I thought that was only for accounts outside of the U.S., primarily Canada, but I could be wrong.
                                                                          Last edited by nevermind; 06-02-2003, 05:37 PM.

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                                                                          • XYCash
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                                                                            • Jun 2003
                                                                            • 582

                                                                            #137
                                                                            Originally posted by wildporno
                                                                            netbilling is looking at $50,000 per month for MINIMUM !
                                                                            don't think too many people here push $600,000/year
                                                                            Netbilling gives you a front end to your merchant account, but they can point you towards a company that can provide the merchant account. We've been processing with them since October. Yes we do go beyond the $600,000 minimum you quoted, but we just recommended a friend to them who processes probably about $1000.00 a month and the account was set up very quickly. I have never heard of this minimum you are quoting...where are you getting this from?

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                                                                            • the indigo
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                                                                              • Sep 2001
                                                                              • 2016

                                                                              #138
                                                                              Originally posted by XYCash


                                                                              Netbilling gives you a front end to your merchant account, but they can point you towards a company that can provide the merchant account. We've been processing with them since October. Yes we do go beyond the $600,000 minimum you quoted, but we just recommended a friend to them who processes probably about $1000.00 a month and the account was set up very quickly. I have never heard of this minimum you are quoting...where are you getting this from?

                                                                              -joe
                                                                              Where did you get your merchant from? Are they US based or EU based?
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                                                                              • Elephant_Gut
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                                                                                • Oct 2002
                                                                                • 70

                                                                                #139
                                                                                Originally posted by Kimmykim


                                                                                but perhaps Martin likes you guys better than anyone else ;)

                                                                                Who is Martin? Some kind of important playa?

                                                                                And how can we get him to be nice to me too?

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                                                                                • XYCash
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                                                                                  • Jun 2003
                                                                                  • 582

                                                                                  #140
                                                                                  Originally posted by the indigo


                                                                                  Where did you get your merchant from? Are they US based or EU based?
                                                                                  US based through CardService.

                                                                                  -joe
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