How can a startup in the U.S. accept credit card payments without a Social Security number or credit history?

Asked Jul 5, 2013· 1 answer ·Americas, Developed Markets, North America, United States

Faisal KhanAnswered Jul 5, 2013

Search for 3rd party payment providers (3PP), they would be able to provide you with merchant processing without the need of a US SSN, the only downside is that rates are much higher.

As an example, check out www.2checkout.com (no affiliation with them).

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