Main Merchant is online » Merchants http://www.mainmerchant.com Merchant Account Services and Credit Card Processing Account Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:30:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Can merchants require use of PIN number for any & all debit or credit card transactions? http://www.mainmerchant.com/can-merchants-require-use-of-pin-number-for-any-all-debit-or-credit-card-transactions-2/ http://www.mainmerchant.com/can-merchants-require-use-of-pin-number-for-any-all-debit-or-credit-card-transactions-2/#comments Sun, 29 May 2011 03:30:10 +0000 admin http://www.mainmerchant.com/can-merchants-require-use-of-pin-number-for-any-all-debit-or-credit-card-transactions-2/ I am considering starting a retail business in which I would have high volume in credit/debit card transactions. Fraud and the related chargebacks are a big concern for me. When I set up merchant accounts with Visa, Mastercard, etc. – is it possible to have the PIN number required on all transactions, whether debit or credit? I would like to completely eliminate the possibility of a credit or debit card being swiped and approved UNLESS the correct PIN is entered by the consumer in possession of the card. I believe that each and every credit/debit card has a PIN associated with it.
All (non-proprietrary) credit cards can be used for cash advances from an ATM. To do so requires the credit card PIN. Therefore, I believe all credit cards have a PIN associated with them.

]]> http://www.mainmerchant.com/can-merchants-require-use-of-pin-number-for-any-all-debit-or-credit-card-transactions-2/feed/ 7 Can merchants require use of PIN number for any & all debit or credit card transactions? http://www.mainmerchant.com/can-merchants-require-use-of-pin-number-for-any-all-debit-or-credit-card-transactions/ http://www.mainmerchant.com/can-merchants-require-use-of-pin-number-for-any-all-debit-or-credit-card-transactions/#comments Sat, 28 May 2011 15:30:47 +0000 admin http://www.mainmerchant.com/can-merchants-require-use-of-pin-number-for-any-all-debit-or-credit-card-transactions/ I am considering starting a retail business in which I would have high volume in credit/debit card transactions. Fraud and the related chargebacks are a big concern for me. When I set up merchant accounts with Visa, Mastercard, etc. – is it possible to have the PIN number required on all transactions, whether debit or credit? I would like to completely eliminate the possibility of a credit or debit card being swiped and approved UNLESS the correct PIN is entered by the consumer in possession of the card. I believe that each and every credit/debit card has a PIN associated with it.
All (non-proprietrary) credit cards can be used for cash advances from an ATM. To do so requires the credit card PIN. Therefore, I believe all credit cards have a PIN associated with them.

]]> http://www.mainmerchant.com/can-merchants-require-use-of-pin-number-for-any-all-debit-or-credit-card-transactions/feed/ 7 How can I get a merchants account with bad credit? http://www.mainmerchant.com/how-can-i-get-a-merchants-account-with-bad-credit/ http://www.mainmerchant.com/how-can-i-get-a-merchants-account-with-bad-credit/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 15:29:27 +0000 admin http://www.mainmerchant.com/how-can-i-get-a-merchants-account-with-bad-credit/ I just recently started a new business and I need to be able to accept credit cards (preferably electronic fund transfer included). However, I have extremely poor credit and I am wondering if there is some way to still get some sort of merchants account. Any suggestions?

]]> http://www.mainmerchant.com/how-can-i-get-a-merchants-account-with-bad-credit/feed/ 2 merchants accounts SWOT analysis- Urgent? http://www.mainmerchant.com/merchants-accounts-swot-analysis-urgent/ http://www.mainmerchant.com/merchants-accounts-swot-analysis-urgent/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:31:05 +0000 admin http://www.mainmerchant.com/merchants-accounts-swot-analysis-urgent/ Hi,
I am writing a report on setting up merchant accounts and really need help on the swot analysis. i have the strength and weaknesses covered but i need to know what threats and opportunities i will come across.

your help is very much appreciated.

]]> http://www.mainmerchant.com/merchants-accounts-swot-analysis-urgent/feed/ 1 How long does it take for the merchant’s account to get credited for a customer’s visa transaction? http://www.mainmerchant.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-the-merchants-account-to-get-credited-for-a-customers-visa-transaction/ http://www.mainmerchant.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-the-merchants-account-to-get-credited-for-a-customers-visa-transaction/#comments Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:30:30 +0000 admin http://www.mainmerchant.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-the-merchants-account-to-get-credited-for-a-customers-visa-transaction/ If the corner gas station say charges me $3 for a cheeseburger and I use my visa card, at what point does the gas station’s account actually get credited for the $3? How long is the delay?

]]> http://www.mainmerchant.com/how-long-does-it-take-for-the-merchants-account-to-get-credited-for-a-customers-visa-transaction/feed/ 1 Where can I find people or merchants to join a new merchant account provider? http://www.mainmerchant.com/where-can-i-find-people-or-merchants-to-join-a-new-merchant-account-provider/ http://www.mainmerchant.com/where-can-i-find-people-or-merchants-to-join-a-new-merchant-account-provider/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:30:33 +0000 admin http://www.mainmerchant.com/where-can-i-find-people-or-merchants-to-join-a-new-merchant-account-provider/ I know it’s hard to trust a new company. Especially when theres money involve. But I don’t know whre to find these people. Is there a site whre I can find them? I tried chat but they ignore me and boot me because of yahoos terms and conditions. Thank you in advance for your answers

]]> http://www.mainmerchant.com/where-can-i-find-people-or-merchants-to-join-a-new-merchant-account-provider/feed/ 1 The Transition to a Colonial Economy: Weavers Merchants and Kings in South India 1720-1800 http://www.mainmerchant.com/the-transition-to-a-colonial-economy-weavers-merchants-and-kings-in-south-india-1720-1800-3/ http://www.mainmerchant.com/the-transition-to-a-colonial-economy-weavers-merchants-and-kings-in-south-india-1720-1800-3/#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:21:59 +0000 admin http://www.mainmerchant.com/the-transition-to-a-colonial-economy-weavers-merchants-and-kings-in-south-india-1720-1800-3/

The Transition to a Colonial Economy: Weavers Merchants and Kings in South India 1720-1800

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Weavers, Merchants, and Kings

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In a challenge to the widespread belief that poverty and poor living standards have been characteristic of India for centuries, Prasannan Parthasarathi demonstrates that, until the late eighteenth century, laboring groups in South India were in a powerful position, receiving incomes well above subsistence. It was with the rise of colonial rule, the author maintains, that the decline in their economic fortunes was initiated. This is a powerful revisionist statement o… More >>

The Transition to a Colonial Economy: Weavers, Merchants and Kings in South India, 1720-1800

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In a challenge to the widespread belief that poverty and poor living standards have been characteristic of India for centuries, Prasannan Parthasarathi demonstrates that, until the late eighteenth century, laboring groups in South India were in a powerful position, receiving incomes well above subsistence. It was with the rise of colonial rule, the author maintains, that the decline in their economic fortunes was initiated. This is a powerful revisionist statement o… More >>

The Transition to a Colonial Economy: Weavers, Merchants and Kings in South India, 1720-1800

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