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Get Working Capital with the Merchant Cash Advance Referral Program
Could you use an additional $150,000 for your business? In today’s economy, access to working capital can be tough. You want capital quickly, without any hassle, and now you can have access to a sizeable cash advance! When you accept credit cards with First Data Independent Sales (FDIS), you can easily get access to funds to expand, remodel, buy new equipment, increase advertising and more. FDIS, through a referral relationship, is pleased to introduce you to a premier provider’s working capital program that provides alternative funding for small to mid-sized
businesses. This referral relationship allows merchants to benefit from the FDIS operational expertise in providing payment processing solutions, as well as from the alternative funding provider’s leading-edge funding capabilities.
The program works by accessing capital through tapping into your future credit card sales. Your business enters into an agreement with the alternative funding provider to sell a portion of your future credit cards sales at a discount to this provider and receive a lump sum cash payment. A specified percentage of your credit card sales are remitted to the alternative funding provider each day. Statements can be reviewed online at any time.
It’s easy for credit-worthy businesses to access capital without the time, documentation and availability issues that are associated with a loan. There are no complicated applications, no application fees and no checks to write, plus benefits include high approval rates, minimal documentation requirements, fast funding in as little as 5 to 10 business days, and unlike a loan, there is no fixed payment schedule.
The Merchant Cash Advance referral program process is simple and involves no obligation or fee. You simply present your last four credit card processing statements showing a minimum of $5,000 per month to your sales representative who will then assist you with the referral process.
FDIS uses First Data’s processing engine. First Data powers the global economy by making it easy, fast and secure for people and businesses around the world to buy goods and services using virtually any form of payment. Serving millions of merchant locations and thousands of card issuers, we have the expertise and insight to help you accelerate your business. Put our experience to work for you.
For more information call your FDIS sales representative at (800) 616-1899.
Accept Any Credit Card
Why Accept Credit Cards?
Allowing customers to pay with plastic isn’t an option for today’s merchants — it’s a requirement. If you don’t accept credit cards, your customers will go some place that does, plus, credit card users often spend more money when using a credit card compared to cash or checks.
First Data Independent Sales (FDIS) offers some of the most flexible credit acceptance options in the industry, enabling merchants across the nation to accept nearly every payment option including: MasterCard®, Visa®, American Express®, Discover® Network, PIN-secured and signature debit, gift cards, checks, wireless and eCommerce processing solutions. When you are making a decision about accepting credit and debit cards, consider the benefits electronic payment processing can deliver to your business and to your customers:
• Higher revenues – credit card customers spend more, on average, than cash customers
• Larger average ticket – customers who pay by card generally buy more than those who pay by cash or check
• Customer satisfaction – customers want the option of their preferred method of payment
• Faster checkout – electronic payments are quicker and more accurate, with less room for error
• Prompt payment to you – no waiting for deposits to clear
• Online payments – eCommerce could be a real competitive advantage to you
FDIS is a market leader in delivering tailored payment processing options that can help increase your sales, improve your bottom line and boost customer loyalty. But that’s not all. Our services also include the systems,
technology, processing services, customer support, clearing and settlement functions you need to succeed, all at a very competitive rate.
FDIS delivers exceptional efficiency, value and results to merchants of all sizes. This unequaled level of experience and expertise, coupled with the most powerful and flexible processing system, creates end-to-end card payment acceptance solutions for every stage of your customer lifecycle. And of course, we offer premiere customer service by phone 24/7.
For more information on accepting credit cards and how they can increase your profits, call your FDIS sales representative at (800) 616.1899
Start accepting credit cards for your business.
Accept Credit Cards
Today Business owners can expand their revenue-generating opportunities by setting up a FDIS merchant account to accept credit cards, PIN-secured and signature debit cards, checks and gift cards from customers. Merchants can be assured that:
We work with our customers and use our technology, experience and resources to deliver tailored payment solutions to fit your business today We give you the ability to accept transactions in a safer, more reliable and more profitable environment
Accepting Credit Cards Is an Easy Process
Step 1: Decide on a strategy—Whether choosing to accept only credit cards or virtually every noncash transaction, including PIN-secured and signature debit cards, gift cards, TeleCheck® Electronic Check Acceptance® (ECA®) Verification Service or electronic check processing, FDIS can help businesses capture new revenue through increased payment options.
Step 2: Create a merchant account—Creating a FDIS merchant account is quick and easy. Complete a merchant application and, barring any discrepancies, most accounts are approved within 48 hours.
Step 3: Choose the best product—FDIS products are designed to suit all payment processing needs, with products ranging from hardwired transaction terminals, PIN pads and printers to wireless, handheld terminals.
About Us
First Data Independent Sales (FDIS) offers unparalleled, cutting-edge products and services to enable you to accept nearly any kind of payment option. FDIS uses First Data’s processing engine. First Data makes buying and selling easier. Many of you do business with First Data every day, although you may not realize it. Whether you’re writing a check at the gas station, using your ATM/debit card to pay for groceries, buying a book online, getting cash out of an ATM, paying for dinner with your credit card or using a gift card to purchase something special, chances are your transaction is moved quickly and securely by First Data.