Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)
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What Is iMerchant™?
iMerchant is an iPhone™ application which lets you accept credit cards using your iPhone or iPod™ touch.
How do I purchase iMerchant?
iMerchant is available through the Apple iTunes App Store and may be downloaded on your computer or through your iPhone or iPod touch.
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Do I need it?
If you operate a business and you want to accept credit cards as payment then you need this application. iMerchant is designed for self-employed persons and businesses of all sizes including Sole Proprietorships, LLC's, Partnerships and Corporations.

iMerchant can be used by all types of businesses, including:
  • car detailers
  • handymen
  • food vendors
  • private tutors
  • street vendors
  • door-to-door sales
  • trade show exhibitors
  • festival merchants
  • massage therapists
  • locksmiths
  • mall kiosks
  • photographers
  • and more
Will iMerchant work with my existing merchant account?
An existing Internet based merchant account may work with our gateway. Please contact our merchant account partner or call 877-234-5657 (561-847-3399) for more information.
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Can you help me get a merchant account?
Please visit our merchant account page for more information.
Which website shopping carts can I use with my new merchant account?
Refer to this page for a list of compatible shopping carts.
Does iMerchant work with PayPal or Authorize.net?
If you are already processing credit cards using one of these two solutions then we can help you establish a new merchant account or check if your merchant account is compatible with our network. Please contact us at 877-234-5657 or 561-847-3399 to speak with a merchant account specialist.
Do you have a magnetic credit card stripe reader?
A credit card reader device is in research. Visit our dedicated iPhone Credit Card Reader page for more information.
How do I use an AdHoc or Beta version?
Beta versions and evaluation versions of upcoming releases are sometimes made available. If you are interested in becoming a beta tester please contact us. If invited to become a beta tester you may need to provide your iPhone UDID.
I am an iPhone application developer. Can I accept credit card payments in my iPhone application using iMerchant™?
We have an extremely simple API that you can use to accept a credit card payment from within your application. Contact [@"integrate" stringByAppendingString:@"@phonetransact.com"] for more information!