Actually here in Canada it's impossible for an agency or independent to get merchant numbers.
What amazed me when I started learning about the industry in the States, is that agencies & independents can get merchant account thru 3rd parties.
They are considered high risk, but then again so is porn & other adult bizes.
What I won't tolerate is these 3rd parties who virtually rip my customers off.
I have a few contacts that do the processing for my customers, but either they are nasty to deal with, or the last one I dealt with won't take people who have a less than perfect credit rating & in this industry that's hard to find.
Have a great night!
Michelle
