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How can I accept credit cards?
 

Hi, I want to accept credit cards on my site but I do not have a registered business is there any payment processor that can allow me to setup credit card processor without asking for business detals? My monthly income would be about 10-20k.

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Without having a business registered?

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Use Authorize.Net!

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@GoteBay Authorize ask for Business information like Tax ID, etc which I do not have.

EDIT: They want Business information like Tax ID/Social Insurance Number and location info. Can I provide them my residence details and SSN for that or does it have to be legit business info?

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Canada does not have SSN. It has other methods of ID.

What country are you selling on?

That info is needed, please.
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I'm Canadian and I provide hosting and domain services to be specific. And Canadians do have SSN. And on Authorize application form it asked for SSN and Business location - Screenshot by Lightshot

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Correct term is SIN for a Canadian. (Social Insurance Number).

.king, I will check something & post again with some suggestions.

Re: How can I accept credit cards?
 

https://stripe.com/ is a good option.

I have used Authorize.Net for years without any issues. Look for Authorize.Net resellers. And register your business if that's what you need to do.

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In Canada, if you do not have a business name, use your legal name with SIN. It is only a phone call away to register a business in Canada.

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I'm assuming if I register my business I would be paying taxes then as well?

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You should always pay you taxes buddy.. :)

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Of course, Authorize.Net and other payment processors may be required to report your income by law. There is nothing wrong with paying taxes. We have done a good job to keep many things free in this country.

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Taxes are always payable....

Here's the site to look over since you are 'doing' business & making money.

Canada Revenue Agency


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Thank you guys I appreciate the help!

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Oh and just one more question what if I bought US, Canadian or UK stealth accounts fully verified and switched them every week to accept payments of about $2000-3000/week? Would that be a wise move?

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Impossible, a Stealth is like a small baby feeding on milk and has to grow before eating hard food.

You will not be able to receive high payments for a few months.

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Nope.

Regardless of country, new accounts need to be nurtured.

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.king does not want to pay taxes, doesn't want anyone knowing about his income, he want's it all under the table......

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You can't just go into these high sales with new accounts - takes time to build.

As for using credit card processing services...if you aren't legit with ID and business registration (especially if you are dealing with 10-20k a MONTH), you will be shut down very quickly.