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Comparing the various types of merchant accounts

There are countless different merchant account types -- but just how are they different? And which one is for you?

Below is a list of stories to help you answer those questions and to make sure that you choose the right merchant account for all of your credit card processing needs.

What is a merchant account?
How Internet merchant accounts work
How retail merchant accounts work
How wireless merchant accounts work
How telephone merchant accounts work
How mail order merchant accounts work
What you need to know about third-party merchant accounts
What is a virtual merchant account?

Published: January 19,2023

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