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What is a merchant services provider (ISO)?
A merchant services provider, or ISO (Independent Sales Organization), is an authorized partner of the processors and banks that sets up and supports your payment account. A good ISO like Velocity shops multiple processors for you and provides local, human support.
An ISO is a registered partner of the card networks and processing banks. Rather than being locked to a single processor, a strong ISO can place your account with whichever processor fits your business best — and stays with you for support, equipment, and pricing afterward.
Velocity is a relationship-first provider: local support, transparent pricing, and access to multiple processors and POS systems instead of one rigid option.
Frequently asked
No — a good ISO often gets you better pricing by shopping multiple processors.
A direct processor offers one option and limited support; an ISO shops options and supports you locally.
Yes — we place and support accounts across multiple processors and POS systems.
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