Want to see what other businesses are saying when they fill out BuyerZone's Credit Card Processing Quote Request form? Here's a selection of recent quote requests. Take a look and see what different types of business are thinking as they shop for merchant accounts.
RFQ submitted November 26, 2007, by the CEO/President/Owner of a travel business in Everett, Washington:
Not currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $200 - $999
Monthly credit card volume: $1,000 - $9,999
Interested in terminals with printers and wireless terminals
Planning to begin ASAP
Additional comments: "We offer diving instruction, dive travel, and dive products for recreational and technical scuba divers. Our travel is generally to tropical locations, our products are related educational materials, and we carry an inventory of scuba diving related products associated to recreational and technical scuba divers."
RFQ submitted November 26, 2007, by the CEO/President/Owner of a service business in Staten Island, New York:
Not currently accepting credit cards, does most business over the Internet
Cards to accept: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $50 - $199
Monthly credit card volume: $1,000 - $9,999
Not interested in terminals
Planning to begin in 1-3 months
Additional comments: "We sell advertising space to vendors and businesses for our website. We only sell to business. There is no ecommerce involved at this time "
RFQ submitted November 26, 2007, by the CEO/President/Owner of an advertising/marketing firm in Houston, Texas:
Not currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: American Express, debit cards, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $1,000 - $4,999
Monthly credit card volume: $1,000 - $9,999
Interested in terminals with printers and wireless terminals
Planning to begin ASAP
Additional comments: "We sell producer services, promotions services, casting and production for TV, film video etc."
RFQ submitted November 26, 2007, by a finance professional at retail business in Tampa, Florida:
Currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $50 - $199
Monthly credit card volume: $25,000 - $49,999
Interested in terminals with printers
Planning to begin in 1-3 months
Additional comments: "Audio visual equipment rentals,"
RFQ submitted November 27, 2007, by the general manager of a health care business in New York, New York:
Currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $1,000 - $4,999
Monthly credit card volume: $1,000 - $9,999
Interested in terminals with printers
Planning to begin ASAP
Additional comments: "Surgical facility. $ amount varies, low volume, high transaction amount for surgery or when patient pays, when they receive the check directly from the insurance carrier. "
RFQ submitted November 27, 2007, by an employee at a retailer in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey:
Not currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $50 - $199
Monthly credit card volume: $1 - $999
Interested in wireless terminals
Planning to begin ASAP
Additional comments: "Independent jewelry consultant - home based business."
RFQ submitted November 28, 2007, by an office manager at a transportation business in Ellicott City, Maryland:
Currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $200 - $299
Monthly credit card volume: $1,000 - $9,999
Interested in wireless terminals and printers
Planning to begin within a month
Additional comments: "Airport taxi services"
RFQ submitted November 28, 2007, by a partner/principal at a restaurant in Del Mar, California:
Currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: American Express, debit cards, Diner's Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $200 - $999
Monthly credit card volume: $250,000 - $499,999
Interested in terminals with printers
Planning to begin in 1-3 months
Additional comments: "Full service fine dining restaurant."
RFQ submitted November 28, 2007, by the CEO/President/Owner of a health care business in San Antonio, Texas:
Currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: American Express, debit cards, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $50 - $199
Monthly credit card volume: $25,000 - $49,999
Interested in terminals with printers
Planning to begin in 1-3 months
Additional comments: "Veterinary hospital."
RFQ submitted November 28, 2007, by the purchasing manager at a restaurant in Pompano Beach, Florida:
Currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: American Express, debit cards, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $20 - $49
Monthly credit card volume: $1,000 - $9,999
Interested in terminals with printers
Planning to begin within a month
Additional comments: "I am opening a small pub and the current owner accepts credit cards. I am interested in rates and FREE equipment. I am willing to sign a contract for the lowest rates possible."
RFQ submitted November 28, 2007, by a partner at a retail store in Hollister, California:
Currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: debit cards, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $50 - $199
Monthly credit card volume: $1,000 - $9,999
Interested in wireless terminals
Planning to begin in 1-3 months
Additional comments: "Sales are seasonal, so need to be able to turn service on and off."
RFQ submitted November 29, 2007, by an office manager at a advertising/marketing firm in Elmsford, New York:
Currently accepting credit cards, doing most business over the Internet
Cards to accept: American Express, debit cards, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $200 - $999
Monthly credit card volume: $1,000 - $9,999
Interested in terminals
Planning to begin within a month
Additional comments: "UFOC (Uniform Franchise Offering Circular's) Research Reports, and press release reports."
RFQ submitted November 29, 2007, by the CEO/President/Owner of a retail business in International Falls, Minnesota:
Currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $1 - $19
Monthly credit card volume: $1,000 to $9,999
Planning to begin ASAP
Additional comments: "POS in my store as well as online shopping cart."
RFQ submitted November 29, 2007, by a consultant at an advertising/marketing agency in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $20 - $49
Monthly credit card volume: $25,000 - $49,999
Interested in terminals with printers
Planning to begin in more than 3 months
Additional comments: "Parking lot."
RFQ submitted November 29, 2007, by the office manager of a retail store in Las Vegas, Nevada:
Currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: American Express, debit cards, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $1,000 - $4,999
Monthly credit card volume: $50,000 - $99,999
Planning to begin in more than 3 months
Interested in wireless terminals
Additional comments: "Furniture retailer."
RFQ submitted November 29, 2007, by an employee at a service business in Susanville, California:
Not currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: American Express, debit cards, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $20 - $49
Monthly credit card volume: $1,000 - $9,999
Interested in terminals with printers and wireless terminals
Planning to begin in more than 3 months
Additional comments: "We are a small club only open on weekends for reserved parties and do not have credit card or debit card capabilities at this time. "
RFQ submitted November 30, 2007, by the CEO/President/Owner of a health care business in Matawan, New Jersey:
Currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $50 - $199
Monthly credit card volume: $1 - $999
Interested in wireless terminals
Planning to begin ASAP
Additional comments: "I have a massage therapy practice with four part-time therapists working 7 days/week in an office setting. I currently only process about $150-$200 per month, but expect my business to grow in the coming months and am going to begin selling annual packages/memberships. I have been accepting credit cards with another provider for over 1 year, and am comparing prices at this point."
RFQ submitted November 30, 2007, by a partner/principal at a retail business in Arvada, Colorado
Currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: American Express, debit cards, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $50 - $199
Monthly credit card volume: $1,000 - $9,999
Planning to begin in 1-3 months
Additional comments: "I am an antique dealer processing credit cards at antique shows with a Way Systems (owned) wireless slide card cell phone. My equipment is one year old and doing fine. I need another service company."
RFQ submitted November 30, 2007, by an employee at a service business in Greensburg, Pennsylvania:
Currently accepting credit cards, doing most business in-person
Cards to accept: debit cards, MasterCard, Visa
Average credit card transaction value: $50 - $199
Monthly credit card volume: $1,000 - $9,999
Planning to begin within a month
Additional comments: "Beauty salon services (cuts, color, manicures, pedicures, etc) Also, products (shampoos, styling products, etc.) Processing requirements - presently only one account but may need multi-user accounts eventually."
