Merchant Cash Advances are a part of many accounts and there are several different types. They include Merchant Check Advances, Merchant Advance Advances, Retail Merchant Checks, Retail Store Cash Advances, and Wholesale Merchant Advances. Each type has their own purpose and different reporting requirements.
A Merchant Check Advance is basically a transaction that pays a bank to debit a customer’s account for the amount the customer is expecting to make or receive. If a business has a minimum account balance, it can qualify as a Retail Merchant Checks Advance. They are usually approved immediately after they have been received by the bank.
Merchant Store Cash Advances is another type of advance. These usually need to be approved by a local cash advance company. When these cash advances are approved they pay the cashier, but they are not paid directly to the business.
Retail Store Cash Advances is paid directly to the business. It is important to pay the cashier first before paying the merchant. The cashier will then deposit the money into the business’ checking account and the cash will be released into the business’s account upon receipt of the check from the customer.
When applying for Retail Store Cash Advances, each business should have separate accounts. This allows each business to pay the appropriate company for the cash advance transactions. There are several different types of companies to choose from such as Citibank, Bank of America, MasterCard, Discover Card, Discover Financial, and American Express.
In order to avoid overdraft fees when applying for a Retail Store Cash advance, the business owner should always complete the application and provide the proper documentation to the company before they will release any funds to the business. Any funds that are overdrawn are held against the business’ checking account until the business can be paid.
Another important thing to remember when using a Cash Advance is to make sure that the card processing company is not a company that charges a fee to process your credit card or has a charge card processing charge; this can cause you to have to pay extra charges on your card. Some of these companies have been known to overcharge your card.
When applying for a store advance, make sure that the business is still in operation and that there are no outstanding balances on their checking account. A good business will not be in business for a very long period of time. The longer that the business is in business, the more likely that it will default on its debt. If it is not current, there is a much better chance for it to get in trouble with the lender.
When applying for a Retail Store Cash advance, it is necessary to find out how long the business has been in operation. Many businesses that have been around for years may only need to be approved for one month’s worth of money. A new business that just opened may need to be approved for three months or more. It is always a good idea to compare the fees charged by each company for your specific business type and see what each one offers.
When looking for a company that will work with your business’s business history, make sure to request the checks they will be processing. This will help the business owner to see if any information has changed since they were last issued.
The company that will be processing your cash advance should have a reputation that you can depend on. The company you select should be licensed by the Department of Commerce. The company should not be listed in the phone book under any other names. Also, the company should be in business for at least three years.
When searching for an advance company for your cash advance, it is also important to understand what they will do for your business. The business owner will want to know the company will not use your personal information, will be able to make payments to you, and will be able to make your payments on a timely basis. Most reputable companies are members of the Better Business Bureau and are registered with the FDIC.
