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Is Skypay the cheapest online payment gateway? Find out here
*yearly costs assuming
50 transactions a month at
£50 per transaction
50 transactions a month at
£50 per transaction
Is Skypay the cheapest online payment gateway? Find out here
MERCHANTS FAQ
Merchant FAQ
Merchant FAQ
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How do I get started? |
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All Skypay accounts start off inactive, so you can sign up and get started without having to pay anything. You can sign up here |
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What is an internet merchant account? |
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An internet merchant account (or merchant account) is a special type of bank account that accepts online payments. |
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Do I need an internet merchant account? |
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Yes you do. Without an internet merchant account you cannot take online payments, or would have to get someone else to do it for you. |
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How long does it take to get an internet merchant account? |
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It varies from bank to bank. You'd need to contact your chosen supplier. |
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What should I say to the banks? |
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Whichever bank you decide on to supply your merchant account, you'll need to tell them a provider reference when they ask which payment gateway you'll be using. Ours is "UPG". |
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How long will it take for my funds to clear? |
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Typically 48-72 hours to clear into your internet merchant account and then another 48-72 hours to transfer into your normal business account. Ask your banking partner for exact details. |
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What's the best package for me? |
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That will depend on how many transactions you think you'll do. Our Trader tariff costs £9.50 a month and includes 300 transactions a quarter (with extra transactions costing 20p each). Our Commerce tariff costs £19.50 a month and includes 1000 transactions a quarter (with extra transactions costing just 9.9p each). Our Bespoke tariffs are tailored to your needs and will depend on your transaction volumes - call us to discuss |
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