do i need a merchant account to use google checkout?
Dec.19, 2008 in
Google
Christopher S asked:
basically im in the process of setting up an e commerce business i was going to use lloyds cardnet and protx for card payments but i was just wondering with google if you need a internet merchant account with a company like card net or is google checkout like paypal and you can just simply use a standard sort code and account number to deposit funds?
basically im in the process of setting up an e commerce business i was going to use lloyds cardnet and protx for card payments but i was just wondering with google if you need a internet merchant account with a company like card net or is google checkout like paypal and you can just simply use a standard sort code and account number to deposit funds?
Many thanks
Chris
December 23rd, 2008 at 10:33 am
As far as I know when you use Google Checkout they act as a merchant account for you or in other words like PayPal where you can withdraw funds.
December 26th, 2008 at 6:45 am
Merchants and shoppers are complaining that Google’s Checkout often takes too long to complete sales transactions and sometimes cancels orders unjustifiably and without warning. I use Simple Payment Systems. They are reliable and I found it the cheapest. They give you Free software with a check out cart, and they will also give you a free credit card terminal if you need it if you have a regular store also.They walk you through set up free,no application fee, no money to start either. Tell them you want the free terminal/software program.Call them or there is a form you can fill out and ask them to call you. Shop around first do not pay any of those fees I stated above or for software and equipment.It is just a waste of money if you do. Read all contracts before you sign up with a company also. I put some links in for you below. Good luck with your company!