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Gun Friendly Merchant Credit Card Processing for FFLs [2021]

We all know that cash is king, but plastic is most prevalent. It doesn’t matter if you’re only doing a handful of internet sale gun transfers on a table in your garage or if you’ve got a full-blow, brick-and-mortar store doing a brisk business. These days, if you don’t accept credit cards, you’re literally leaving money on the table. This is where gun friendly merchant credit card processing comes into picture.

We polled our FFL123 members, and they reported back that they saw an average of a 30% increase in sales when they started taking credit cards, especially when set up at gun shows. Sure, there are ATMs at most shows, but it’s a lot easier as a customer to just swipe a card at the table than to go to the ATM and pay them for the privilege of accessing your own money. Remember to be sure to post a small sign at the show on your table showing you take plastic, as some dealers don’t, and that could be the difference between making a sale or not.

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Unfortunately, more and more credit card processing companies have ceased accepting merchants who sell firearms. In fact, the vast majority of them won’t do it anymore. Popular companies like Square, Stripe, and PayPal all have policies preventing their use for our kind of business. That means you will need to find a gun friendly merchant services provider.

This is where FFL123 swoops in to save the day! Your membership with FFL123 will get you on the fast track to getting set up with the only credit card processing company that welcomes firearms sales with arms wide open. Not only will we help you get your account set up, but your FFL123 membership acts as your VIP card to get you great rates as well!

If you’re not a member of FFL123, we still want to share with you some of the companies we recommend – it’s just that we can’t help you negotiate rates.

Who We Recommend

There are a few more options out there to choose from, but here’s three that we recommend:

Payroc

  • Industry knowledge. Payroc are partners with the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
  • Cash discount. If a customer pays with cash or check, you can still process the payment but offer a discount for avoiding the fee.
  • Tailored options for brick-and-mortar, internet, and on-the-go sales.

BLUEDOG (FortisPay)

  • No “high risk” label. Regular merchants put that label on the industry, resulting in higher fees that you won’t see here.
  • Accessible customer support. BLUEDOG (FortisPay) teams are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Transparent pricing. No hidden fees, extra charges, or rate changes.

Tactical Payments

  • No obligation for an instant quote. Find out if Tactical Payments are the right fit for you with no risk.
  • Low rates and fast approvals. Their fees are low and deposits can be received as soon as the next business day.
  • US-based customer support. Available via chat, email, or phone.

Get Started Now!

With multiple payment processing alternatives available, there’s one less excuse for you to put off getting your FFL. Stop waiting, start today, let FFL123 help you get the license you want, and start cashing in on this booming industry! We’re so positive that our guides will help you get your FFL that we offer a 150% money back guarantee.

Like I said, right now doing anything which requires you to accept credit cards might be a far off thought. But if your plans change, and your plans grow, FFL123.com will help you through that, too! It’s just one more reason to partner with FFL123.com today!

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