Whois & Analysis for merchantequip.com

A merchant account is a type of bank account that allows businesses to accept payments in multiple ways, typically debit or credit cards.

A merchant account is established under an agreement between an acceptor and a merchant acquiring bank for the settlement of payment card transactions.

In some cases a payment processor, independent sales organization (ISO), or member service provider (MSP) is also a party to the merchant agreement.

Whether a merchant enters into a merchant agreement directly with an acquiring bank or through an aggregator, the agreement contractually binds the merchant to obey the operating regulations established by the card associations.

A credit card is a payment card issued to users (cardholders) to enable the cardholder to pay a merchant for goods and services, based on the cardholder's promise to the card issuer to pay them for the amounts so paid plus other agreed charges.

The card issuer (usually a bank) creates a revolving account and grants a line of credit to the cardholder, from which the cardholder can borrow money for payment to a merchant or as a cash advance.

Merchant services is a broad category of financial services intended for use by businesses.

In its most specific use, it usually refers to merchant processing services that enables a business to accept a transaction payment through a secure (encrypted) channel using the customer's credit card or debit card or NFC/RFID enabled device.

More generally, the term may include:

A deposit account is a savings account, current account or any other type of bank account that allows money to be deposited and withdrawn by the account holder.

These transactions are recorded on the bank's books, and the resulting balance is recorded as a liability for the bank and represents the amount owed by the bank to the customer.

Some banks may charge a fee for this service, while others may pay the customer interest on the funds deposited.

Retail markets and shops have a very ancient history, dating back to antiquity.

Retailing involves the process of selling consumer goods or services to customers through multiple channels of distribution to earn a profit.

Retailers satisfy demand is identified through a supply chain.

Retailers typically make a variety of strategic level decisions including the type of store, the market to be served, the optimal product assortment, customer service, supporting services and the store's overall market positioning.

Once the strategic retail plan is in place, retailers devise the retail mix which includes product, price, place, promotion, personnel and presentation.

In the digital age, an increasing number of retailers are seeking to reach broader markets by selling through multiple channels, including both bricks and mortar and online retailing.

Digital technologies are also changing the way that consumers pay for goods and services.

Retailing support services may also include the provision of credit, delivery services and a range of supporting services.