Advice needed to find a payment processor

[SharonS]

I'm in the process of setting up an ecommerce site (womens fitness clothes) and I would be very grateful for some advice on choosing an online payment processor. What sort of features should I be looking for? Can anyone recommend a provider that works well with a very small, low volume business?

Many thanks in advance

Sharon

 

[TotalWebSolutions]

Hi Sharon,

You might want to have a look at the Electronic Payments website, particularly the comparison tool. This will show you features of most Payment Processors. Just to let you know, our service works particularly well for low-volume merchants due to the low monthly cost.

Thanks,

Simon

 

[canigroup]

if you contact your bank merchant accounts usually come with these payment methods that are extremely secure and can be integrated into any website.

 

[TotalWebSolutions]

if you contact your bank merchant accounts usually come with these payment methods that are extremely secure and can be integrated into any website.

Whilst this is true, it is often cheaper to go via a payment gateway (such as ourselves) for the merchant account as the bank's own payment gateway will often work out more expensive overall.

 

[canigroup]

This is true, there usually a monthly fee. I know HSBC do a very good one reasonably priced though. I've used it myself.

more info: business.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/business-banking/business-payment-processing/business-debit-and-credit-card-processing

 

[TotalWebSolutions]

This is true, there usually a monthly fee. I know HSBC do a very good one reasonably priced though. I've used it myself.

The monthly fee is usually a minimum, in case you do not meet that amount in % charges for the month. Most banks charge around £20 minimum monthly fee.

HSBC often recommend ourselves as an alternative to their own gateway as we work out cheaper for the merchant.

 

[Gardenbirdfeeder]

Hi Sharon

I use Worldpay its not as expensive as you may think it is.

 

[AshUK]

HI SHARON,

I SELL PAYMENT MERCHANT ACCOUNTS TO SME'S AND MAKE REFERRAL COMMISSION FROM BUSINESSES. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO LOOK AT FINDING THE BEST SOLUTION FOR YOU.

I WOULD NEED TO UNDERSTAND A LITTLE MORE DETAIL TO ENSURE WE CAN FIND THE BEST THING FOR YOU WHAT EVER YOUR SHORT MEDIUM AND LONG TERM GOALS ARE.

KIND REGARDS
ASH
07739537253

I'm in the process of setting up an ecommerce site (womens fitness clothes) and I would be very grateful for some advice on choosing an online payment processor. What sort of features should I be looking for? Can anyone recommend a provider that works well with a very small, low volume business?

Many thanks in advance

Sharon

 

[Promotionalgifts]

Try Paypal, I think it is a very good payment processor.

 

[MikeInTheMiddleAgain]

HI SHARON,

I SELL PAYMENT MERCHANT ACCOUNTS TO SME'S AND MAKE REFERRAL COMMISSION FROM BUSINESSES. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO LOOK AT FINDING THE BEST SOLUTION FOR YOU.

I WOULD NEED TO UNDERSTAND A LITTLE MORE DETAIL TO ENSURE WE CAN FIND THE BEST THING FOR YOU WHAT EVER YOUR SHORT MEDIUM AND LONG TERM GOALS ARE.

KIND REGARDS
ASH
07739537253

Hi Ash,

Quick word to the wise - all caps is a little off-putting when you are promoting a business...just doesn't look good

 

[quikshop]

Quick word to the wise - all caps is a little off-putting when you are promoting a business...just doesn't look good

IT WORKED ON ME!! ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

 

[BenKirkwood]

This entry from our blog will help : I'm not happy with my payment processing provider!

 

[messageman]

Unless you are getting your own bespke cart built, your choice of payment processor will probably be determined by the shopping cart system you go for.

In terms of pricing, most of the ones targeting small businesses are much of a muchness, eg. SagePay, PayPoint, Secure Hosting etc.


Jon

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[SharonS]

Thanks for all your replies - you've been very helpful. I'm using Prestashop and I'll take a look at all this info over the next week or so.

Sharon

 

[SecureTrading]

Apologies for being a little late, but we also work with Prestashop and have an existing module. Unfortunately I can't post links yet , but you can see the module in our Help & Support section - Downloads - Shopping Cart on securetrading . com.

Also have a look at our blog . securetrading . com and see our article on why you should choose SecureTrading

 

[optik]

Sorry wrong post

 

[INZU]

Inzu.net lets combines content management and e-commerce in one system so is much easier to maintain your site with than other solutions and you don't need a merchant account.

Set up costs are very low so ideal for a small business.

 

[cloudware]

I use Sagepay which works with many acquiring banks and Paypal, they charge 20+vat/month or 10p/transaction before any further charges by the acquirer. May be of use.

Keith.

 

[CharityClear]

Hi Sharon,

A bit late off the mark on this but we would be happy to speak to you to. We offer a basic £18 per month package with 350 free transactions and only 9.9p thereafter with no set up charges. Our key difference however is 100% of our profits go to charity. We also offer a personal account manger (in this instance, me!) and 24/7 support. If you would like further info please contact me directly.

If you still need to set up a merchant account we can also assist in this process.

Regards,

Marc.
0800 032 2991