Third Party Merchant Account Services

There are many different ways you can set up a merchant account, including through your bank or through an intermediary. Often these methods are complicated however and require that you prove your financial solvency. Thus for many small businesses establishing a merchant account isn't always easy.

Fortunately that's where third party processors come in. One example is Clickbank, a third party merchant account processor that provides a quick, easy and inexpensive setup for just about anyone. Some come with built in affiliate programs you can add to your website. One of the benefits of using a third party administrators is that any small business can usually sign up. There is a downside though