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FAQ and Merchant Account Information

Merchant Account Questions
Q. What is a merchant account?
Q. How long does it take to get approved and setup?
Q. Do I need to have great credit to get approved for a merchant account?
Q. What is AVS?
Q. What is CVV, CVC, CV2?
Q. Can I process through my website?
Q. What if my business is not based in Canada?