Instant Merchant Account

START TAKING CREDIT CARDS IN 60 SECONDS

Not only is it easy to build and maintain your e-store with Cartman,  it’s just as easy to receive payment for your orders.  By completing an Instant Merchant Application you are immediately issued your own merchant number.  A task that normally takes weeks can be done in a matter of minutes. You can start taking Master Card & Visa orders within 60 seconds of application.*

In order to apply, you must first be a Cartman Customer.  Please take a minute to visit our signup page.  Once your Cartman account is enabled you are presented with the option to sign up for an EMS Instant Merchant Account.  Upon completion of the order form you can start taking orders right away.  You will receive a contract via express delivery.  Please sign and return to complete the process.

An EMS Instant Merchant Account can provide you with a *VERY* competitive discount rate. The rate is 2.75% with a transaction fee of 30 Cents.  You will also be charged an account establishment fee of $95 on your first statement.  Once you have completed your application you will be given your merchant account number. You can start taking charges immediately.  For additional questions about the EMS Instant Merchant Account please contact our Sales department.

ALTERNATE CHARGE PROCESSING OPTIONS

You are not obligated to use EMS for your charge processing company. Cartman also works with several card service venders including Authorize.net.  For a complete listing of accepted processors, please take a minute to visit Authorize.net’s Web site.  Cartman also offers alternate payment processing including electronic checks. Please take a minute to visit our E-Checks Section

EMS FAQ

Q. How long does it take to set up a merchant account through EMS?

A. The average time is about 60 seconds. Once completed, you are presented with your new merchant account.  You can then cut and paste this information into your Cartman manager.

Q. How do I sign up?

A. Simply sign up for your Cartman shopping cart.  When you log into your Cartman the Options button will allow you to apply for an EMS account

Q. What are the Application fees from EMS?

A.One time account setup fee of $95 will be billed to your first statement. You will receive a Next Day UPS package that will contain your new merchant agreement and a return envelope. A complete fee schedule will also be enclosed.

Q. Does Cartman issue this account?

A. No. Your new merchant account is issued and serviced by EMS (Electronic Merchant Services, Inc.).

Q. What happens after I submit my application to EMS?

A. You will receive an email within minutes notifying you that your merchant is now active. This email will also contain your account settings that need to be placed within your Cartman Account. You can then start processing charges with your new merchant account.

Once your EMS agreement is returned via the enclosed UPS Next Day Envelope any funds that have been processed will be deposited into your account.  It is recomended that you do not ship purchased products until you receive your EMS Welcome Kit. Receipt of this Welcome Kit is usually within 72 hours of their receipt of your completed application.

*EMS will not issue merchant accounts to sites that promote violence, discrimination, illegal activities, sites that violate intellectual property rights, sites that contain sexual content or pornography, sites that promise unreasonable financial expectations and sites that sell travel by non-registered travel agents.