Merchant Account

An account opened through a payment processor or financial institution that allows payees to accept credit card payments from a payer.

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  • ARC (Accounts Receivable Entry)

    An ARC entry is a one time debit entry to the account of a receiver whom has previously been notified that their check (source document) will be...

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  • Contact-Free Payment

    Contact-free payments are transactions processed in a manner that removes the physical interaction between the purchaser and the merchant.  A contract-free payment can be accomplished through a...

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