No Merchant Account???

[Indigo Cherry]

Hi guys

I was just wondering if there is any such thing as an online payment system (google checkout etc...) available where you don't have to have a Merchant Account (with a bank etc...) to use it?

Thank you

Matt

 

[ryanlundwebsolutions]

Im not sure but i dont think you need a merchant account for paypal

 

[Indigo Cherry]

Thanks Ryan,

I will check them out! I was trying to stay awy from PAYPAL but if that's my only option....

Matt

 

[ryanlundwebsolutions]

Oh right. Im not sure about any others i generally stick with paypal but since i have never had my own online store(just built ones for other people) i dont know too much about it. I can set up payment processing but the rest isnt my business. Sorry i cant be more help

 

[Indigo Cherry]

Honestly, you have been a big help!

Thank you

Matt

 

[Steve2507]

you don't need a merchant account with Worldpay, PayPal or Nochex.

 

[Indigo Cherry]

Thanks steve I will check them out

Matt

 

[tagnum]

Paypal would be a good choice because a lot of people familiar with it.

 

[edmondscommerce]

I don't think you need a merchant account for Google Checkout do you?

 

[ServWise]

Add moneybookers to that list.

 

[dave_n]

add payoffline to that too

 

[i234i]

i was in this position too, i went with Paypal only because i recognised it and hadnt heard of alot of others like (Payoffline etc) - People complain that its dear...

I would love to hear of a reliable one thats cheaper though?

Once i get enough sales and pay for a IMA then ill be going with Protx but until then its Paypal

 

[starsgazing]

I don't think you need a merchant account for Google Checkout do you?

No, you don't need a merchant account for Google. I'd recommend them over any of the others mentioned...

 

[jolew]

PayOffline is a pretty cool concept (in theory), it's supported by the Alliance & Leicester (for what that's worth), allowing customers to make internet purchases and pay with cash or debit cards at 35,000 'hight street' outlets (Post offices or PayZones (Newagents, etc)). We changed to it from an 'invoice & cheque' option, but the reality is a lot of time wasters make orders using it which are never fulfilled (there is nothing stopping an 8 year old ordering, and therefore reducing your stock until expiry of the invoice, which can run between 7 and 30 days). Therefore, while it's maybe a good alternative payment option, it's certainly not worth considering as a 'main'.

 

[ServWise]

No, you don't need a merchant account for Google. I'd recommend them over any of the others mentioned...

Good if your business is registered in he US or UK , not so good if like me your business is registered in Italy.

Com'on google get a move on and add the EU.

 

[Indigo Cherry]

Thank you guys! Any preference on those you listed???

Matt