I'm writing a special report on how to find the best merchant account
providers... very comprehensive... and publish my findings today.  I'm
stuck and can't find the name and/or Web site address for the
association that these providers belong to.
.
Also, I'm looking for "wow I didn't know that" tips from merchants
with neat merchant account tips.  For example, one merchant found
Wednesdays as the best day to process monthly memberships... it's the
day that gets the highest approval (not declined).
.
I'll include the best ideas in my report with a reference to your
business or Web site... any ideas?
.
Warmly,
Markus Allen
Publisher
$10,000 Marketing Tip of the Day 
http://www.markusallen.org/cgi-bin/tips.subscribe.pl?PC=11951

I believe I have the answer to your question.

The web site for the Electronic Transactions Association is:
http://www.electran.org/
"ETA is the international trade association serving the needs of
organizations offering transaction processing products and services."
(ETA web site.)

Here are some other web sites that might help you with your work.

Merchantworkz
http://www.merchantworkz.com/
A web site for merchant account information, tips, and reviews of the
best providers.

Bank Card Law
http://www.bankcardlaw.com/
This site covers the legal issues of merchant accounts and bank cards,
and includes articles and reviews.

Web Pro News
http://www.webpronews.com/
Current issue just came out with the article, "Demystifying Merchant
Accounts Rates and Fees."

Merchant Account 101
http://merchantaccount101.net/
Tips and tricks for merchant accounts and a nice glossary.

search techniques used:
"merchant accounts"
Alexa toolbar "related links."
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I hope this answers your question, if I can be of any further
assistance, please let me know!
nvwriter-ga

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Clarification of Answer by nvwriter-ga on 29 May 2002 07:23 PDT

Thank you Markus, glad I could help!

Well worth the fee... awesome list of links!
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Markus Allen
Publisher
$10,000 Marketing Tip of the Day 
http://www.markusallen.org/cgi-bin/tips.subscribe.pl?PC=11951.rating

Markus, be sure to send me the report.   Don't you love these google Answers stuff?

Best as always to you.

Mike Faith
www.headsets.com

2checkout.com is the best online credit card processor out there for
the starters. Most will charge you monthly fee's etc, but these guys
don't. They're good to get you started, but once you start pulling in
heavy business, you're better off going for a lower percentage based
cc. Here are 2checkout's stats.

$49 Merchant Account Setup Fee  
$0.45 per Transaction 
5.5% of Transaction Amount 
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No Application Fees! 
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If you want to link to my site, cool. www.DigitalPrinceton.net
If you do a mock order, you'll notice 2checkout integrated into the
site via frames... to make it relatively seamless, and ultimately
secure ;).


Best Regards,
Brett