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Are there requirements to apply for a merchant account for a Web site?

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Last Updated: December 3, 2007 10:18 AM

The following requirements may have to be met to apply for a merchant account:

  • Your Web site must be published to the Internet ("live").
  • DBA ("doing business as" or business name) must be on your Web site.
  • List your products and prices on your Web site.
  • Provide your return/refund policy on your Web site.
  • Provide your shipping methods on your Web site.
  • Provide your privacy policy on your Web site.
  • Provide your customer service contact phone number on your Web site.
  • Your shopping cart must be working and secure (but not yet processing orders).