I would like to accept credit cards for my small photography business. There are a number of companies out there offering to sell merchant numbers. Has anyone had a merchant number or know a company that is good to work with. Ideally I would like to run the credit cards over the internet as I don’t have a land line phone but will be selling more like retail.

I researched on several merchant account companies and did not see them as reputable as they claimed to be. What is pros and cons when you work as a merchant account agent? Can someone give me some suggestions?

We are a small business merchant currently using Usight for processing credit card orders that come into our website. We have been quite satisfied with their services until the last few months, when it has become increasingly difficult to process orders or credits on evenings and weekends – and there is no customer service available at those times. When I call during the week, I’m told this is a “known issue” but it has just continued. We’re frustrated enough by this to consider switching companies. Can someone recommend a better one?

Which merchant service company would you use if you operated a small business and why?