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Did you ever consider going with WorldPay instead? That's what I did after seeing the ridiculous measures you need to go through to get a merchant account.

by SteveC 15y ago

zachinglis 15y ago
It was a possibility but I have not heard of enough people using it to have been sure if it was wrong or right for us. :)
- inovica 15y ago
  Worldpay is used quite extensively. Frankly I think the interface is a little clunky compared with others but it works. Also SagePay do the merchant account side for you also these days and I know a few people who have received one with NO trading history. Frankly I believe the UK market is quite positive toward startups and I think its down to the individual to look at what the options are and do something for themselves instead of (just being honest) whining about the problems they've had
  - zachinglis 15y ago
    Honestly, I was going to go the SagePay route. However, they wanted the Lloyds Cardnet stuff in place first. I'm whining about my problems because I know countless others have had the same issue. I want to incite discussion on what problems people should expect to face and how they can go about it. So others can learn.
    - inovica 15y ago
      When was this? SagePay USED to only work with people who had existing merchant accounts, but no longer. We have just had one of ours accepted for a new ltd company with no trading history. Provoking discussion is great and most things can be improved, however I think the term "doomed" is a little bit over the top. That being said, if you want any advice, get in touch and I'll give you some pointers
      - zachinglis 15y ago
        Oh. Doomed was taken out of context. I meant it in a light-hearted way. :) However, I think we had the issue that Lloyds Cardnet wouldn't play nice with SagePay as it didn't do 3D-Secure. I could be wrong though. And thank you for your offer. :)

Did you ever consider going with WorldPay instead? That's what I did after seeing the ridiculous measures you need to go through to get a merchant account.

by SteveC 15y ago

Did you ever consider going with WorldPay instead? That's what I did after seeing the ridiculous measures you need to go through to get a merchant account.

zachinglis 15y ago

It was a possibility but I have not heard of enough people using it to have been sure if it was wrong or right for us. :)

inovica 15y ago
Worldpay is used quite extensively. Frankly I think the interface is a little clunky compared with others but it works. Also SagePay do the merchant account side for you also these days and I know a few people who have received one with NO trading history. Frankly I believe the UK market is quite positive toward startups and I think its down to the individual to look at what the options are and do something for themselves instead of (just being honest) whining about the problems they've had
- zachinglis 15y ago
  Honestly, I was going to go the SagePay route. However, they wanted the Lloyds Cardnet stuff in place first. I'm whining about my problems because I know countless others have had the same issue. I want to incite discussion on what problems people should expect to face and how they can go about it. So others can learn.
  - inovica 15y ago
    When was this? SagePay USED to only work with people who had existing merchant accounts, but no longer. We have just had one of ours accepted for a new ltd company with no trading history. Provoking discussion is great and most things can be improved, however I think the term "doomed" is a little bit over the top. That being said, if you want any advice, get in touch and I'll give you some pointers
    - zachinglis 15y ago
      Oh. Doomed was taken out of context. I meant it in a light-hearted way. :) However, I think we had the issue that Lloyds Cardnet wouldn't play nice with SagePay as it didn't do 3D-Secure. I could be wrong though. And thank you for your offer. :)