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Merchant Resources

The following links will provide you with helpful information.

Access your Account
Secure Login to your Merchant Account Activity. Sign up

Card Acceptance Guide
Easy-to-use guide with best practices for accepting card payments and an integral part of your merchant agreement.

IRS 1099-K Forms for merchants
Starting January 1, 2011, new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations require all Acquirers to file a Form 1099-K for all merchants.

* Payment Card Industry Data Security *
Data security issues continue to become more prevalent and capture news headlines. It is important that merchants implement proper safeguards to prevent fraud.

Help Desk Numbers
For Terminal Services and Customer Service.

Visa Operating Rules and Regulations
International and USA Operating Regulations.

MasterCard Worldwide Operating Rules
Merchants now have access to Chargeback Guide, Cirrus Worldwide Operating Rules, Maestro Global Rules, MasterCard Rules, Security Rules & Procedures - Merchant Edition.

FAQs on New Payment Card Reporting Requirements
By law, reporting is scheduled to begin in early 2012 for payment card and third-party network transactions that occurred in 2011.

Protect your business with card acceptance Best Practices
Study and implement this best practices checklist.

The Essential Merchant Guide to Card Payment Refunds
Read and follow these best practices.

Running a Tab Best Practices
Offers real world feedback from F&B establishments.

Card Payment Best Practices for Rental Businesses
A good overview of the unique card acceptance methods at rental merchants.

Accepting FSA and HRA Cards
Merchant requirements for accepting Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) card payments.

Authorize.net AVS settings
It is recommended that you change your AVS profile settings before you begin to process transactions with Authorize.net.

Merchant Card Acceptance - 10 Important Lessons
Protect yourself from customer-initiated chargebacks and fraud!

Prevent Chargebacks
Read this important overview for the knowledge you need to protect your business from the risk of loss from credit card fraud and abuse.

BankCardTerminals.com
For terminal recommendations and pricing.

Order Promotional Material
From tip trays, check presenters, card acceptance signage, and promotional material, make your request here.

Order Supplies
From roll paper to manual imprinters and sales drafts, we inventory for fast delivery.

Merchant Account Application Paperwork
Download and print the complete Merchant Agreement in PDF format.

Account Cancellation
To close your account, you must submit your request in writing. You may email the cancellation form to cancellations@vantagecard.com.

Visa/MasterCard Antitrust Litigation Advisories
If you have any questions regarding the claim, call 1-888-641-4437.

Bankcard Glossary
Terms & Definitions.

Home Based Business Resource
Your source of information, tools and resources for starting, managing and growing a home business.

QuickBooks Merchant Account
Credit Card Processing Independence for QuickBooks Users.

Business Proposal Sample
View a sample Merchant Rates proposal