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Your questions answered

Searching for the perfect opportunity in payments? Trying to figure out which processing platform is best? You've come to the right place.

  • How can Careers in Payments help me?
    We advance careers and help sales professionals achieve their financial goals. Connect to our network and discover a range of premier opportunities in payments.
  • What experience is required for a Career in Payments?
    Experience is a plus but not a requirement. Whether you're new to the industry or an experienced payments professional, we have the opportunity for you.
  • How does Careers in Payments vet processors?
    By building real merchant portfolios with leading processing companies. We've done the legwork to identify the very best processing platforms for you.
  • What are next steps with Career in Payments?
    Click on contact and provide us with your details. We will reach out to discuss your goals and begin your advancement in payments.
  • What are traits of a successful payments professional?
    A strong background in sales, an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to understand a client’s needs and build relationships is crucial.
  • What traits separate the best from the rest?
    Discipline, determination, and a focus on the long-term is essential. Also, selecting the right processing partners and products is key.
  • What are the typical responsibilities of a sales agent in payments?
    Responsibilities include prospecting and identifying potential clients, presenting and selling payment solutions, maintaining relationships, and achieving sales targets.
  • What kind of training is provided for sales agents?
    Whether you're seeking new-hire training or advanced product knowledge, we ensure the placement provides the training and support infrastructure you need.
  • What is the earning potential and compensation like?
    Earnings can range from five-figures to millions of dollars. Successful agents can quickly earn six figure income. Long-term success can yield portfolios worth millions!
  • What are the benefits of working in merchant services sales?
    Benefits include a flexible schedule and unbeatable compensation. A career in payments is about achieving financial freedom, autonomy, and ownership through residual income.
  • What’s the difference between Acquirers and ISO’s?
    An acquirer operates its own processing platform and has direct access to the card brands, while an ISO typically buys space on the acquirors platform.
  • What’s are the pros and cons of Acquirers and ISO’s?
    Working with acquirers can provide access to enterprise level accounts. Working with the right ISO can add significant value to the agent and the merchant.
  • What is a BIN and why is it important?
    A BIN is the Bank ID Number. A processor with a unique BIN fully controls their merchant portfolio. A shared BIN can limit the ownership and control of a portfolio.
  • What are interchange fees?
    Interchange, dues and assessments are the base cost associated with accepting credit cards. These fees are set by the card brands and vary by card type and merchant type.
  • What are processing fees?
    A processor will charge fees above the cost of interchange. These fees can be disclosed but can also be bundled, hidden or difficult for merchants to understand.

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