Merchant Service Provider

Merchant Account Glossary M Merchant Service Provider

The term merchant service provider is a general term used to describe a bank, independent sales organization (ISO), agent, third-party processor, or any other institution that is able to provide a person or business with the ability to accept payment cards and electronic transactions.

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