Before any business can trade online they must have the ability to accept payments through their bank, known as an acquiring bank. The banks offer this service via their controlled services.

NatWest have 'Streamline', Barclays have 'Barclaycard Business', and HSBC have 'HSBC Merchant Services'. Each of these acquiring banks are able to issue to a online trader an Online Merchant ID, allowing them to take credit/debitcard payments.

A Merchant is a business that has been issued a Merchant ID, however in order to sell online, a Merchant must be issued with an Online Merchant ID.

We can guide merchants through the merchant application procedure to make the process as quick and simple as possible. Because we are completely independent of all the Banking Institutions we can advise on which banks are offering the best deals, helping you to save even more on your transaction fees.

For further information telephone one of our specialists on 0870 225 1058, who can advise you on how best to set up your online trading account. Alternatively, you can fill in the Application Form, and one of our operatives will contact you.