What is a merchant account and why do you need one? | emerchantpay

What is a merchant account, and how does merchant acquiring fit in the picture? A merchant account is a bank account that enables them to accept credit/debit and electronic payments. It shouldn’t be mistaken with a business bank account where merchants can access their funds once the issuer authorises the payments for the acquirer to settle them.

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