20Mp Risk Mgr
Monthly Volume: No Limits
Pre-Qualify Yourself for a Merchant Credit Card Account
Your Application Should Be Approved...
...If You Are in Compliance with the Following Criteria



Acceptable Businesses
Virtually All Businesses Are Acceptable
Unacceptable Businesses
Cold Call Outbound Programs
Escort Service


Sample Copy of Requirements CHECKLIST
(Checklist is completed and submitted with bank application.)
20Mp Risk Mgr: Bank App Checklist
No Unsatisfied Judgements, No Unreleased Tax Liens, 
No Pending Law Suits, and No Bankruptcy Not Discharged.

Application Completed and Signed.
Schedule of Fees (completed on App).
Merchant Agreement Completed and Signed.
Personal Guaranty Signed.
Authorization to ACH (completed on App).
Internet Merchant Data form.
Voided Check.
Merchant Site Survey Report - one sheet.
A brief visit of business/home site. Suggestions as to where and who to enlist: 
  • Home/Business Property Inspection Co. 
  • Property Management/Maintenance Co. 
  • Courier/Messenger/Delivery Service 
  • Contractor 
  • Realtor 
  • Landlord 

  • Interior Photo showing at least a desk and phone.
    Exterior Photo showing front of Home/Business (w/signage if any).
    Copy of Driver's License (for each principal).
    Business Description Summary (separate form).
    Webpages printout if website is operational.
    Product/Service Ad copy, Brochure, and/or Fliers.
    Pictures or samples of products.
    Articles of Incorporation or Partnership Agreement. 
    (Not applicable for Sole Proprietorship).

    Copy of Business License and Fictitious Name Statement. 
    If not required by your municipality then include a 
    statement in our own words indicating so.

    Fulfillment and Refund Procedures. 
      Extra Documents Required for Monthly Processing Limits Above $50,000
      ----begin Extra Docs List-----
      Business Financial Statements.
      Last 2 years signed and dated. Most current prepared within last 90 days. 
      If in business less than 2 years, then most current signed and dated.

      Business Tax Returns. 
      Last 2 years signed and dated. 
      If in business less than 2 years, then most current signed and dated.

      Personal Financial Statement for each Principal signed and dated.
      Personal Tax Returns for Each Principal.
      Last 2 years signed and dated.

      Last 3 Months Merchant Bank Processing Statements.
      Last 3 Months Business Bank Statements.
      Samples of Advertising AND Product.
      Telemarketing Scripts (if being used).
      ----end Extra Docs List-----
      Additional Requirements for Non-U.S. Merchants
      ----begin Requirements for Non-U.S.Merchants-----
         Personal Financial Statement for each Principal signed and dated.
      Website hosted in U.S.
      * Business must be Incorporated in U.S.
      * U.S. Bank Account
      * U.S. Physical Address
      * If products sold, then products must be held in U.S. and shipped from U.S.
        *American Corporate Register - U.S. Incorporation Registration Service  can assist with these requirements.
        *Corporate.com - U.S. Incorporation Registration Service  can assist with these requirements.
        Upfront Deposit: 40% of monthly processing limit (minimum  monthly process limit=$10,000)
        Rolling Reserve: 5% over 6 month  or 12 month basis. 
        e.g.  Rolling Reserve: 5% over 6 month basis = 5% added to transaction rate and applied against 
        actual sales for the life of the account.  At 7th month, the 1st month's reserve is returned to merchant. 
        At 8th month, the 2nd month's reserve is returned.  At 9th mo., the 3rd month's reserve is returned etc.
      ----end Requirements for Non-U.S.Merchants-----
    Include Check for App Fee payable to: Del West Merchant Services
        $100 App Fee if purchasing softw. or hardw. or real time processing from Del West upon account approval.
        $200 App Fee if not purchasing softw. or hardw. or real time processing from Del West.

    Send Completed Application with Checklist to:

    Del West Merchant Services, 10415 Summerwood Court, San Diego, CA 92131

    Keep a copy of completed application for future reference.

    Most businesses App Fee $100, TR 2.8%, no reserve requirement, and no upfront deposit.
    Exceptions:
    Travel, Subscriptions, Seminar, MLM, Prepaid Services, Memberships, Entertainment, 
            and Adult excluding Audiotext: TR 3.8% + Reserve (5% x 6 months).
    Audiotext: App Fee $175, TR 4.4% + Reserve (5% x 6-12 months) 
            + Min. Mo. Trans. Fee $100 + High Risk Reg. Fee $500.
    Audiotext defined: Adult sexually related entertainment, interactive communication, video, or images.

    Non U.S. Merchants: add 0.50% to TR, + 5% Reserve (5% x 6-12 months) 
            + Upfront Deposit: 40% of monthly processing limit (minimum  monthly process limit=$10,000)


    Return to the Comparison Table of RATES & FEES & SERVICES
    ...And decide upon the appropriate Merchant Bankcard Program.