Merchant

A merchant is business that exchanges goods for monetary funds.

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  • Discount Rate

    Merchants are charged a fee for the processing services that enable them to accept cards as payment. This fee, called the "merchant discount” or "discount rate,” is...

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  • 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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