Understanding merchant processing
Merchant processing lets you accept credit or debit card payments from clients' with funds deposited directly into your business's bank account.
Merchant processing is available through WellnessLiving by using an associated merchant processor via a gateway. A gateway communicates the approval or denial of transactions between you and your customers.
What you can do with merchant processing
Merchant processing gives you more time and flexibility when it comes to selling your services and products.
Allows you to take credit and/or debit payments through WellnessLiving.
Groups transactions into batches, which are submitted for processing at the end of each business day.
Getting started with merchant processing
Before you can start processing transactions at your business, follow these steps:
Submit an application – You must submit an application to a merchant processor. To process automatic payments Automated Clearing House (ACH) is required.
If you're unsure of how to submit a merchant application, email [email protected].
Complete the setup – After receiving the merchant processor’s approval, the Merchant Processing team at WellnessLiving will help you complete your merchant processing setup.
Start making sales – Clients can begin purchasing your services or products using their credit card or debit card.
Merchant processors associated with WellnessLiving
WellnessLiving is associated with the following merchant processors and ACH providers:
Country | Merchant Processor |
US |
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Canada |
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UK |
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Australia & New Zealand |
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Key tips
Extra fees
Using your merchant processing integration with WellnessLiving requires paying fees to your processor.
Transaction times and batches
Refunds for your clients are handled differently if the batch for the client’s transaction has already been processed. For more information, see Transaction batches and refunds.
Batch times, fees, and other information may differ depending on your merchant processor. For more information, contact your merchant processor directly.
The time a batch is processed can affect refund processing times.
Paragon offers a paid service upgrade that scans for changes to client credit card information and updates the card details automatically.