A designer who’s also a client recently asked if my ideas on setting up a merchant account had changed from what I’ve talked about here in the past.
Accepting credit cards is still a very important part of completing business transactions.
The one difference that has made collecting revenue easier is opening a PayPal account, which allows any and all customers to pay you ahead of time by depositing monies online.
It’s an option that wasn’t available or considered in previous years.
I asked for opinions about PayPal at Ask The Gift Basket Expert. There are plenty of comments below the article.
Updated options exist today for accepting credit cards, including one offered by a west coast bank that lets you open a merchant account online for access to approvals and payments.
Any form of payment collection that ensures a smooth transaction before the basket is shipped or delivered is the right plan for you.
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Shirley,
I mostly use PayPal. I like the fact that I can send the client an invoice and within moments they can make the payment. Once I receive confirmation that the payment has been made I can ship or deliver the basket.
Consuela
PayPal gets a “two thumbs up” from me as well, Consuela.
The service has more options to collect payments than most people realize.
I’m glad it’s worked to your benefit.