Lodging Merchant Account Processing

What is a hotel and lodge merchant account? It's simply a merchant account bank that is friendly and underwrites travel specific companies. For example, if you have an ecommerce website or a travel agency and sell tours, hotel packages you have an "hotel and lodge business". However, the term "hotel and lodge" is frequently linked to high chargebacks due to the nature of travel booking and problems that can arise like natural disasters and hurricanes that cause abrupt cancellations to travelers. Our Services include:

• Lower discount rates

• Higher sales volume

• Privacy of ownership

• Funds can be transferred anywhere or withdrawn directly from the deposit account

• Little or no taxation

• Protection against national instability

• Simple or no accounting requirements

• Simple or no annual filings required

• No personal visit required in order to open the account

Submit your application today and let us help you obtain a merchant account in an hotel and lodge jurisdiction.

The Process of Aquiring a Merchant Account

Different countries have different sets of requirements for international business companies that utilize hotel and lodge merchant accounts. If you are an existing merchant you will find our solutions to be exceptionally streamlined. However, if you are new to merchant accounts, the process of obtaining an account may appear somewhat tedious. It's not difficult, it just requires certain steps to be followed including:

- Open a company (you can be the sole owner)
- Open a bank account and apply for a merchant account
- Integrate the Travel Agency Gateway or use the available "Pay Buttons"

Our solutions are for professional eCommerce companies which know what they are looking for (integrated lodging and hotel gateway, own credit card descriptor, low merchant fees, online banking, etc.), and for the novice eCommerce professional who is willing to complete the steps it takes to get his/her own hotel and lodge merchant account.

Rates: Expect to spend between 2% - 3% for the discount merchant processing rates if you are a travel related hotel business. Monthly fees range between $10 - $20 depending on how many additional services you use.

Time: If your business is approved and you can produce the required documents within 1-2 days, you can be ready to process orders within 2-3 business days! The frequent "delay" is related to the applicant needing time to obtain the required documents.

Merchant Account Requirements

Most merchant account applications will have many of the same requirements. We encourage you to submit your application today and find out whether you qualify or not. If you are approved, you will have to produce a few conditions (documents) needed by the underwriter to get your account up and running. We will help you with the application forms and explain what documents you need to obtain. Complete the online application today for an initial review and response within 1 business day, or contact us for more information.