Merchant processing

Cards that clear. Accounts that stick.

One-time and recurring payments via forms, POS, or mobile — Visa®, Mastercard®, Discover®, Amex®, with EMV chip for added security. Pricing on quote.

Account highlights

Built for operators who can’t wait on banks.

  • Free terminal programs
  • No long-term contract
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Online reporting
  • Standard and high-risk programs
  • Pricing on quote

Capability

Accept Cards Anywhere

Accept one-time and recurring payments through customizable payment forms, a Point-of-Sale system, or on your mobile device. Visa®, MasterCard®, Discover®, and American Express® with EMV chip for added security.

Capability

EMV Chip reader

Chip-and-PIN / chip-and-signature for added security versus magstripe. PCI-aware acceptance on Emerald processing programs.

Capability

Mobile Processing

iOS or Android mobile credit card applications for payments on the go — swiped and keyed transactions, tips, refunds, geotagged receipts, and digital signatures.

High risk

What high-risk merchant processing means

Some businesses sit outside a typical bank’s comfort zone — higher chargeback rates, regulated products, or seasonal volume. High-risk is a processing program, not a judgment.

  • Fits merchants who are declined or capped by their current processor.
  • Approvals and pricing are quoted per business — we do not publish a guaranteed approval rate.
  • Same Emerald relationship: terminals, reporting, and a processing desk that answers.
  • Standard (lower-risk) accounts stay on a conventional program when that is the better fit.

Next step

Get a processing quote

Tell us about your location or event — we’ll recommend placement, rentals, machines, or processing that actually fits.

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