Guide

Understanding Merchant Services

A practical introduction to the services that can support your business's payment needs.
Customer holding a card while completing an online checkout on a laptop

Merchant services is a broad term for the tools and services that help a business accept and manage payments.

Common merchant services

  • Card payment processing.
  • In-person terminals and mobile payment options.
  • Online payment gateways and checkout integration.
  • Recurring and subscription billing for eligible businesses.
  • Reporting and transaction management.

How to choose what you need

Start with how you sell today and where you plan to grow. A business with one storefront may need very different services than an online business or a company that bills other businesses.

Have questions about your own setup? Tell us about your business and a member of the Trice Pay team will contact you.

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