A merchant account is a type of bank account which allows businesses to accept payment by credit and debit card. Held with an acquiring bank, a merchant account holds customer payments while they’re approved by the customer’s bank, before sending them to the merchant. Without a merchant account your business will not be able to process card payments.

There’s a vast range of merchant account providers out there so it’s hard to narrow down exactly which is right for your business. We highly recommend Takepayments as one of the top merchant account providers available. We’re also big fans of Worldpay and Handepay. Finding out which is right for your business is the most important step, which is why we match you with the best suppliers for you.

Our free quote-matching service is quick and easy to use:

1. We’ll ask you a few questions about your business, so we can understand what you need.
2. We’ll use your answers to match you with up to five trusted suppliers. This is why we ask for your contact details. Your details are safe with us – we are fully GDPR compliant and we’ll only ever match you with suppliers that we know can cater to your needs.
3. Your matched suppliers will get in touch with you, so you can ask questions and receive quotes tailored directly for your needs. You’ll then be armed with all of the information you need to confidently compare, and choose from.