Pricing
Pricing is determined by a merchant's underwriting criteria (previous processing history, financials, time in business, business type, credit, etc.). In most cases, High Risk Experts Sales Agents can provide an accurate estimate of the rates and terms available during the initial phone consultation. Upon approval, and prior to any commitment by the merchant, the acquiring bank will provide a rate sheet with all the rates, terms, reserve requirements, etc.
Most U.S. Acquired High Risk Merchant Accounts have the following rates and terms:
- Discount Rate: 2 - 3%
- Transaction Fee: $0 - $0.35
- Monthly Service: $0 - $35
- Chargeback Fee: $10 - $15
- Retrieval Request: $0 - $10
- Reserve: 0 - 5%
- Settlement: daily, 2 days in arrears
- Wire Fee: $0
- Incorporation Fee: $0
Most Offshore Acquired International Merchant Accounts have the following rates and terms:
- Discount Rate: 2.5 - 4.5%
- Transaction Fee: $0.30 - $0.40
- Monthly Service: $0 - $35
- Chargeback Fee: $15 - $25
- Retrieval Request: $0 - $10
- Reserve: 5 - 10%
- Settlement: weekly, 5 days in arrears to twice a week, 5 days in arrears
- Wire Fee: $15 - $25
- Incorporation Fee: $1500 - $1700
Rate Reviews
High Risk Experts provides Rate Reviews every 6 months. Depending on merchants sales volume and chargeback levels, it is possible to have rates and fees periodically reduced and modified. Sliding scale pricing is available.