A cardholder agreement is a legal document outlining the terms under which a credit card is offered to a customer. Among other provisions, the cardholder agreement states the annual percentage rate (APR) of the card, as well as how the card's minimum payments are calculated.
Here are the steps to becoming a successful credit card processing agent: Pick a niche. Learn as much as you can about credit card processing. Compare ISO/MSP programs for ones that align with your goals and style. Apply to your chosen program. Collect and prepare your business assets. Start selling.
The most complicated way to start a credit card business is to start a company from scratch that issues its own credit cards. To do so, you need numerous documents, including insurance, an employer identification number (EIN) and a business license, though there may be many more documents you need to acquire.
While no license or permit is required to accept credit card payments from customers, there are a number of things you should be mindful of, particularly if your business has been incorporated with a name which is not the same as yours. The first thing you must do is establish a business bank account.
Credit Cards as Liabilities The balance owed on a credit card can be treated either as a negative asset, known as a “contra” asset, or as a liability. In this article we'll explore the optional method of using liability accounts, however, there are several advantages to using the Contra Asset Approach.