--- title: PayJunction Blog | Merchant Account (2) description: Merchant Account | Your go-to for payment processing news, resources and merchant success stories. The PayJunction Blog has everything you need to grow your business in one place. (2) --- [tel:1-800-601-0230](tel:1-800-601-0230) 800-601-0230 - Features - Solutions - Developers - [Pricing](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/pricing.html) - Resources [See a Demo](https://www2.payjunction.com/tour-payjunction) Features - EXPLORE PRODUCTS [No-code Payments Integration®](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/no-code-payments-integration.html) [ZeroTouch Terminal](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/smart-terminal.html) [Portable Terminal](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/portable-credit-card-reader-terminal.html) - ACCEPT PAYMENTS [Invoices](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/electronic-invoices.html) [ACH Electronic Checks](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/ach-payments.html) [SmartSurcharge®](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/smart-surcharge.html) [Cards on File](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/store-credit-card-info.html) [Rapid Refunds](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/credit-card-refund.html) [Recurring Billing](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/recurring-payments.html) [Ecommerce](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/ecommerce-merchant-services.html) [Mobile App](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/payjunction/id1324839420?ls=1&mt=8) - EXPLORE CAPABILITIES [Overview](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/payment-processing-solutions.html) [Integration Marketplace](https://integrations.payjunction.com/) [Remote Signature](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/signature-capture.html) [Multi-Location](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/enterprise-payments.html) [Sales Reports](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/sales-reports.html) [Search and Export](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/transaction-history-search.html) [Customization](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/custom-payment-software.html) Solutions - [Veterinary Streamline payment workflows and get paid faster with up-front deposits and payment schedules for high-cost procedures. 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Featured Resource: Assess Your Merchant Statements DOWNLOAD NOW Show All ACH Animal Hospitals API Auto Dealership Auto Repair Auto Shop Business Management Business Tips Cards on File Case Study Chargebacks COVID-19 Credit Card Processing Dentistry Developer Resources E-Commerce Electronic Receipt EMV Enterprise Business Industry News Integrated Payments Legal Services Liability Shift Medical Practices Merchant Account NFC No-code Payments Integration® Paperless PayJunction Culture PJ University Questions and Answers Rates Remote Payments Remote Signature Security Smart Terminal Surcharge Survey Transparency Unethical Billing Veterinary Virtual Terminal - ## [![Streamline Business Operations with Virtual Merchant Accounts](https://blog.payjunction.com/hubfs/BLOG/FEATURED%20IMAGES/virtual-merchant-accounts.svg) Streamline Business Operations with Virtual Merchant Accounts While there are many services that are essential for keeping the lights on and running your business, your merchant account might ultimately be the most important of all. Why? Because it’s the service that gets you paid. ![Picture of PayJunction Team](https://blog.payjunction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PayJunction%20Logo%20Cropped%20-%20Vertical%20Grey.png?width=48&height=48&name=PayJunction%20Logo%20Cropped%20-%20Vertical%20Grey.png) PayJunction Team 9/17/2019 READ MORE](https://blog.payjunction.com/virtual-merchant-accounts) - ## [![How to Select the Best Payment Gateway](https://blog.payjunction.com/hubfs/BLOG/FEATURED%20IMAGES/best-payment-gateway.svg) How to Select the Best Payment Gateway If you’re operating an e-commerce store, either on its own or as an extension of your brick-and-mortar operations, you’re probably wondering what a Payment Gateway is. You might be confused or frustrated to find that there is yet another payment provider you need to facilitate your transactions. ![Picture of Christina Lavingia](https://blog.payjunction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christina%20Lavingia%2c%20Content%20Marketing%20Manager.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=Christina%20Lavingia%2c%20Content%20Marketing%20Manager.jpg) Christina Lavingia 8/15/2019 READ MORE](https://blog.payjunction.com/best-payment-gateway) - ## [![Internet Merchant Account: 5 Tips for Integrating](https://blog.payjunction.com/hubfs/BLOG/FEATURED%20IMAGES/internet-merchant-account.svg) Internet Merchant Account: 5 Tips for Integrating Selling online is becoming an important business strategy, for both businesses born in the e-commerce era and brick-and-mortar businesses looking to grow their customer base and sales volume. But those who do not have experience accepting customer payments online may be wondering about the ins and outs of processing e-commerce payments. ![Picture of PayJunction Team](https://blog.payjunction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PayJunction%20Logo%20Cropped%20-%20Vertical%20Grey.png?width=48&height=48&name=PayJunction%20Logo%20Cropped%20-%20Vertical%20Grey.png) PayJunction Team 7/16/2019 READ MORE](https://blog.payjunction.com/internet-merchant-account) - ## [![How to Streamline Your Online Payment Services](https://blog.payjunction.com/hubfs/BLOG/FEATURED%20IMAGES/online-payment-services.svg) How to Streamline Your Online Payment Services Who doesn’t like doing more with fewer tools? If you run a business that started with a retail presence and has since moved online, you could face a host of providers that tackle different facets of your payment processing needs. While you may like each one for a valid reason, juggling so many providers and bills can open your business up to frustration and confusion. ![Picture of Christina Lavingia](https://blog.payjunction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christina%20Lavingia%2c%20Content%20Marketing%20Manager.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=Christina%20Lavingia%2c%20Content%20Marketing%20Manager.jpg) Christina Lavingia 7/9/2019 READ MORE](https://blog.payjunction.com/online-payment-services) - ## [![Payment Gateway Providers: What to Look for When Comparing](https://blog.payjunction.com/hubfs/BLOG/FEATURED%20IMAGES/payment-gateway-providers.svg) Payment Gateway Providers: What to Look for When Comparing If you operate an online store, you must have a Payment Gateway. A Payment Gateway enables the processing of card-not-present transactions online. It is one of the many payment providers you’ll use to accept credit cards. ![Picture of Christina Lavingia](https://blog.payjunction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christina%20Lavingia%2c%20Content%20Marketing%20Manager.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=Christina%20Lavingia%2c%20Content%20Marketing%20Manager.jpg) Christina Lavingia 5/9/2019 READ MORE](https://blog.payjunction.com/payment-gateway-providers) - ## [![Merchant Credit Card Processing: Everything To Know](https://blog.payjunction.com/hubfs/BLOG/FEATURED%20IMAGES/merchant-credit-card-processing.svg) Merchant Credit Card Processing: Everything To Know Merchant credit card processing opens a business up to a wider variety of payment methods. Business owners can make shopping more convenient for customers and explore e-commerce avenues to expand their reach. In this guide, we’ll explain how Merchant Account Providers operate and how to choose a service that will support you for years to come. ![Picture of PayJunction Team](https://blog.payjunction.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PayJunction%20Logo%20Cropped%20-%20Vertical%20Grey.png?width=48&height=48&name=PayJunction%20Logo%20Cropped%20-%20Vertical%20Grey.png) PayJunction Team 4/25/2019 READ MORE](https://blog.payjunction.com/merchant-credit-card-processing) [Prev](https://blog.payjunction.com/topic/merchant-account) [1](https://blog.payjunction.com/topic/merchant-account) 2 [3](https://blog.payjunction.com/topic/merchant-account/page/3) [4](https://blog.payjunction.com/topic/merchant-account/page/4) [5](https://blog.payjunction.com/topic/merchant-account/page/5) [Next](https://blog.payjunction.com/topic/merchant-account/page/3) ### Download your **FREE** self-assessment about unethical billing. - ###### FEATURES [No-code Payments Integration®](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/no-code-payments-integration.html) [ZeroTouch Terminal](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/smart-terminal.html) [Portable Terminal](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/portable-credit-card-reader-terminal.html) [Invoices](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/electronic-invoices.html) [ACH](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/ach-payments.html) [SmartSurcharge®](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/smart-surcharge.html) [Cards on File](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/store-credit-card-info.html) [Recurring Billing](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/recurring-payments.html) - [Ecommerce](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/ecommerce-merchant-services.html) [Customization](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/custom-payment-software.html) [Remote Signatures](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/signature-capture.html) [Rapid Refunds](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/credit-card-refund.html) [Multi-Location](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/enterprise-payments.html) [Sales Reports](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/sales-reports.html) [Search and Export](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/transaction-history-search.html) [Mobile App](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/payjunction/id1324839420?ls=1&mt=8) - ###### BUSINESS SOLUTIONS [Auto Dealers](https://www2.payjunction.com/automotive-merchant-services) [Veterinary](https://www2.payjunction.com/payment-processing-veterinarians) [Dentistry](https://www2.payjunction.com/payment-processing-dentists) - ###### RESOURCES [Product Overview](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/payment-processing-solutions.html) [Integrations](https://integrations.payjunction.com/) [Blog](https://blog.payjunction.com/) [Guides](https://guides.payjunction.com/) [Support](https://support.payjunction.com/) [Service Status](https://status.payjunction.com/) [Tutorials](https://blog.payjunction.com/tag/pj-university/) [API](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/payment-api.html) - [Trust Center](https://trust.payjunction.com/) [Request a Demo](https://www2.payjunction.com/payjunction-demo) [Pricing](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/pricing.html) [About Us](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/about.html) [Careers *HIRING*](https://www2.payjunction.com/careers) [Press](https://media.payjunction.com/) - ###### RESOURCES [Integrations](https://integrations.payjunction.com/) [Guides](https://guides.payjunction.com/) [Tutorials](https://blog.payjunction.com/tag/pj-university/) [API](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/payment-api.html) [Request a Demo](https://www2.payjunction.com/payjunction-demo) [About Us](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/about.html) [Careers *HIRING*](https://www2.payjunction.com/careers) [Press](https://media.payjunction.com/) [Trust Center](https://trust.payjunction.com/) [Service Status](https://status.payjunction.com/) - ###### BUSINESS SOLUTIONS [Auto Dealers](https://www2.payjunction.com/automotive-merchant-services) [Veterinary](https://www2.payjunction.com/payment-processing-veterinarians) [Dentistry](https://www2.payjunction.com/payment-processing-dentists) ##### 800-601-0230 SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER  Become a better advocate for your business. 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