How to accept credit card payments

Choosing the best credit and debit card payment solution for your business in Ireland, UK or Europe.

In order to begin taking card payments safely and securely, you need to determine what payment solution best suits your business i.e. Card Present, Card not Present or both. You will then require a merchant account before you can commence accepting card payments.

Your merchant account will provide you with the following:

  • Ability to being taking debit & credit card payments
  • The means to authorise valid card transactions
  • The capturing, authorisation and processing of card payment transactions
  • Settlement of funds back to you from the cardholder & issuers via the relevant card scheme
  • Provision of statements & reporting to enable you to manage your merchant account
  • The latest in payments technology & advice to support you with compliance & risk issues

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How to

Get a merchant account Choose a terminal Accept online payments

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AIBMS offers a wide range of credit card processing solutions for your business.

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As an AIBMS merchant, you will have access to reports, detailed support information and much more through our online merchant login area.

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