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PayPal vs a Merchant Account (credit card processing account)

paypal vs a merchant account PayPal can be a fast way for a merchant to get started online. However, this will give people that your company is a small player and might not have the scale to handle their needs propertly.

Merchant accounts, also described as credit card processing, is the best solution if you are looking for the lowest possible transaction rates and also want complete control over your presence.

Rates with a Merchant Account through NCC Processing

 

Processing Rates with PayPal Using the PayPal virtual Terminal

Monthly Sales, Rate per transaction, Monthly Fee

  • $0.00 - $3,000.00 3.1% + $0.30 $30.00
  • $3,000.01 - $10,000.00 2.7% + $0.30 $20.00
  • $10,000.01 - $100,000.00 2.4% + $0.30 $20.00

Rates with an NCC Processing Merchant Account

 

Monthly Sales, Per Transaction, Per Month

  • $0 - Any Volume: 1.69% + $0.20 $10.00
Example:  

Cost Comparison (PayPal vs NCC Processing):

Your Monthly Volume $20,000

PayPal Rates and Fees
Monthly Fee: $10.00

Credit card processing costs with an NCC Processing Merchant Account

Your Monthly credit card transaction volume $20,000

PayPal Virtal Terminal Pricing

(as of 10/12/2007)
Monthly Sales
Per Transaction Per Month
Transaction Price Example
$0.00 USD - $3,000.00 USD 3.1% + $0.30 USD $30.00 USD You'll pay $3.40 USD
on a $100.00 USD transaction.
$3,000.01 USD - $10,000.00 USD 2.7% + $0.30 USD
Merchant Rate qualification required
$30.00 USD You'll pay $3.00 USD
on a $100.00 USD transaction.
>$10,000.01 USD 2.4% + $0.30 USD
Merchant Rate qualification required
$30.00 USD You'll pay $2.70 USD
on a $100.00 USD transaction.

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