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What Is a Merchant Account and Why Does Your Business Need One?

What Is a Merchant Account and Why Does Your Business Need One?

by Allen Kopelman | Feb 12, 2026 | Blog

AI Overview  Summary Understanding what is a merchant account is the first step toward professional payment processing. Unlike standard bank accounts, a merchant account acts as a secure “holding tank” for electronic funds, ensuring transactions are...
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