The Special Needs of Card-Not-Present Merchants
Accepting credit cards over the telephone, through the mail, or over the Internet requires an entirely different solution set than your traditional point-of-sale based merchant account. As the Merchant, you have to deal with a substantial amount of risk when accepting payments and you need a merchant partner that can provide you with the tools to effectively manage that risk, while not interfering with your business. We approve high-risk merchants when others won't. We maintain one of the highest approval rates in the industry, you can be confident when applying for a merchant account with First Data Independent Sales.

LinkPoint® Central The Linkpoint Central option allows merchants to enter credit card transactions into their own Internet-connected computer browser.  LinkPoint Central Demo

The LinkPoint Central program is ideal for the merchant who wants a PC-based solution and appreciates the automatic, transparent software upgrade feature. Customer orders may come from telephone, fax, mail order, a non-commerce-enabled Web site, or even via e-mail. The orders are entered into an online PC, where sales, return authorizations and reports are all provided through the LinkPoint Secure Payment Gateway. The Linkpoint Central interface also allows you to set-up reccurring credit card payments. A great feature if you offer a subscription-based product.

Great Rates on Merchant Accounts
Many merchant account providers use the excuse of an Internet Merchant Business to charge excessively high rates, full of hidden fees and unnecessary charges. You will not find this an issue with First Data Independent Sales. If you currently have a merchant account feel free to contact us; we can analyze your current merchant account program and help you keep more of your profits in your pocket. We offer quality customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in 140 languages and dialects.

Our Commitment
We are committed to our customers' business/merchant account interests and  want to keep your business now and in the future with honest prices and reliable information. We believe in long-term relationships and clients who have given us their trust over time. We know that the only way to do this is to offer low rates with no hidden fees, outstanding customer service and robust and secure solutions.

Same Day Approval
Timing is everything; especially in today's cut-throat business and economic environment. If you need a quality solution and you need it NOW, First Data Independent Sales is able to offer same-day merchant account approval and activation in most cases. Submit your application online by clicking HERE. Or contact a First Data Independent Sales representative directly to discuss your processing needs.

FREE LinkPoint Virtual Terminal Software* - Process Credit Cards from a PC with an Internet Connection
Simply apply for a merchant account online and start processing your payments online right away, we offer the fastest merchant account Set Up time in the industry! LinkPoint Central
enables merchants to manually enter credit card transactions on a PC, via a browser, through a secure connection to the Internet. The LinkPoint Suite of Products is Included FREE* when you apply through this Web site!

The LinkPoint Gateway Suite - Your options are unlimited!
If your business needs a more savvy bill payment solution, our LinkPoint Gateway Suite will take you there. Example: A software solution where your customers can make a payment via telephone! Your IT department can develop and deploy just about any solution you can imagine with the LinkPoint API. And FREE support is only a phone call away.

The Right Equipment
We market and support the most advanced point-of-sale (POS) devices available today. Whether your business needs to enable a Web site to accept credit cards or set up a single table-top processing unit or a complete 25 lane integration, we can service you from start to finish. Our prices are competitive and we offer leasing programs to fit the budgets of all merchants. Please contact one of our retail sales specialists today for a free merchant processing review.