Is Your Website Ready for Credit Card Processing?

Article submitted by Charge.com. Charge.com is a credit card processing company offering online and traditional credit card processing.

You’ve purchased a domain and paid top dollar for a great-looking website. It features your products and/or services, it is graced with high-quality content, and it’s finally ready for a worldwide launch. But does it offer credit card processing?
For any online company, offering your customers the ability to pay by credit card is one service you can’t afford to skip. Online shoppers love to pay by credit card, and it’s important to provide them with this easy and convenient payment method. The following checklist can ensure that you’re ready to accept credit cards online.
You have a merchant account. If you already have a merchant account, then you’re ready to begin accepting plastic through your website. However, if you don’t have one yet, it’s time to apply. Applying for a merchant account is quick and easy once you find a company that’s worth applying to. Take your time to find a merchant account provider that offers low rates, great customer service, and state-of-the-art equipment.
You have internet processing software. After you open a merchant account, chances are you will be informed about the various software options on the market. If your website already has advanced internet processing software, you’re ready to begin accepting credit cards. If not, then ask your merchant provider about the various products that they offer. With online merchant accounts, your provider should have easy-to-use and install software that provides online credit card processing. This type of software accepts credit cards online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.