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Frequently Ask Questions

What is a merchant account?
How do I get my money?
What does "AVS" mean?
What does "ACH" mean?
What does "CVV2" mean?
What does "MOTO" mean?
What does "POS" mean?
What is a qualified, mid-qualified, and a non-qualified transaction?
What are the rates and fees?
How does UBCNorth compare to other merchant account providers?
What is a chargeback?
How do I prevent chargebacks?
Will I be able to accept all types of credit cards with UBCNorth?
What if I have bad credit?
How long does it take to get set-up?
How much information will UBCNorth need from a merchant to get started?
Why is so much information necessary?

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What is a merchant account?

Merchant account enables businesses to accept credit cards as payment.


How do I get my money?

Money is deposited in merchants checking account within 48-hours of the batch settlement.


What does "AVS" mean?

Address Verification System By using this service merchants will save a lot on monthly fees as it helps secure the transaction. POS terminal will ask for the address number and zip code in most cases. This service is only used when the card cannot be swiped.


What does "ACH" mean?

Automatic Check Handling or Automatic Clearinghouse.


What does "CVV2" mean?

Card Verification Value. This is a security feature which let merchants know what the last three or four digits are in the back of each credit card. This insures that the card holder actually has the credit card in their hand. CVV2 also help merchants save money by adding this service.


What does "MOTO" mean?

Mail-order and telephone orders. This means your business accepts a majority of credit card sales by mail or telephone.


What does "POS" mean?

Point-Of-Sale


What is a qualified, mid-qualified, and a non-qualified transaction?

A. A qualified transaction means the credit card was swiped through the Point-Of-Sale machine.

B. A mid-qualified transaction means the credit card had to be manually typed in with "AVS" and/ or using a "CVV2 code". This transaction occurs either by taking orders online, by phone and/ or if the credit card strip is not readable.

C. A Non-qualified transaction means it is either a corperate credit card or the credit card sales was forced without using "AVS" or a "CVV2 code".


What are the rates and fees?

Rates and fees are determined by what type of business you have. For example if you are a retail store your qualified rate is 1.75% to 1.79% plus $0.20 per transaction, if you are an internet business your rate is between 2.25% to 2.39% plus $0.25 per transaction. To see the monthly schedule of fees click on the links below.



How does United Bank Card, Inc. compare to other merchant account providers?

We are not in the business of downing our competitors, but we would like to point out a few advantages you'll receive with United Bank Card. No matter what deal you currently have or been offered we'll work hard to lower your monthly fees.

  1. Lower rates and fees.


  2. Free cost benefit analysis.


  3. Free credit card terminal with a built-in printer.


  4. Top notch customer service and 24/7 tech support.


  5. Free payment gateway software license.


  6. Over 10-years of experience.


  7. Chargeback prevention support.


  8. Fast application approvals. [ Apply Now ]


  9. Referral incentives


  10. Free On-site or over the phone installation.


  11. We accept trade-in pos terminals.


  12. Free Merchant Account Set-up.


  13. Free Reprogramming on existing terminals or software.


  14. Free Application [ Apply Now ]


  15. Low cost web hosting solutions visit Merchant Results, and Link Partners


  16. Quick and easy webpage builder, visit Merchant Results, Big Web Pages, and Link Partners.


  17. Easy shopping cart set-up, visit Merchant Results, Big Web Pages, and Link Partners or even call Toll Free 1.888.246.0972 for high volume products.


  18. Free Marketing Solutions to help increase your sales production.


  19. 98% merchant account approval rate


  20. Fraud prevention solutions


What is a chargeback?

A chargeback only occurs if the merchants customer has a reasonable dispute on poor results on an item or service purchased within 90-days sometimes as long as 180-days. Not all disputes are reasonable so we work hard to prevent this process from happening to our merchant clients.



How to prevent chargebacks?

Try to make sure each customer signs the credit card receipt or make sure that your company is set-up with "AVS" or "CVV2" to prevent fraud. Company policy's also help prevent chargebacks, for example no returns are acceptable beyond "such an such date". If you are a high risk for chargebacks have an attorney look over your company policy this could substanially reduce any if not all chargebacks from happening to your business.



Will I be able to accept all types of credit cards with UBCNorth?

Your business will have the ability to accept all major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB, and other government cards. You'll also have the ability to accept debit cards, atm cards, EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer), and checks.



What if I have bad credit?

Depending upon your business type we have a 98% apporval rating. To find out if you qualify click here.



How long does it take to get set-up?

This depends on the type of business, but most merchants are approved instantly and if you ordered pos equipment or software it might be up to 48-hours before you are up and processing with United Bank Card.



How much information will UBCNorth need from a merchant to get started?

  1. Complete Application


  2. Copy of drivers license or state id of applicant.


  3. Copy of business license, Retail, and/ or Tax Certificate


  4. If you're switching from another processor send us at leasttwo or three of your most recent merchant statements.


  5. If you are a store that accepts food stamps (EBT) we'll need a copy of your certificate with the FNS number otherwise referred to as your account number.


  6. If you conduct most of your business online or key-enter 50% or more of your sales we'll need additional marketing material such as a flyer, business card, advertisement, and/ or a phone listing.




Why is so much information necessary?

We ask all of this information for your protection, we want to make sure that you are a real person and not someone else trying to use your information. It is also for the card holders protection as well.

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