Compare payment processors and secure the lowest credit card processing fees for your business
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3
Get the most competitive payment processing quotes by email in 3 easy steps.
Step 1
Fill in our form and have a brief discovery call
Fill in our short form above and one of our payment experts will contact you to understand your requirements in more detail. You can also book a time for a call back if more convenient.
Step 2
We’ll secure you the best rates from our network of providers
Once we have a brief discovery call with you we’ll get to work obtaining the best rates possible for your specific business. We’ll be the main contact in this process so you won’t need to deal with multiple providers.
Step 3
We’ll send you the best rates and recommendation
We’ll email you the best quotes we’ve secured allowing you to easily compare providers and savings. We talk you through the options and our recommendation f you proceed with any, we’ll support you throughout the contract.
Benefits of using us
Real choice
One source for 90% of the leading payment processors
We have access to 90% of the UK’s leading acquiring banks so we can find those most suited to your specific business needs.
Quotes are presented in a clear and straightforward structure making comparison between providers easy.
Real savings
We can secure preferential card processing rates (often cheaper than going direct)
We have access to 90% of the UK’s leading acquiring banks so we can find those most suited to your specific business needs.
Quotes are presented in a clear and straightforward structure making comparison between providers easy.
Single Point Of Contact
Avoid the hassle of dealing with multiple sales teams and relax whilst we secure you bespoke quotes
Once we understand your requirements we’ll be working on your behalf to find you the best payment processing solution. You will only need to deal with us until you make a decision on the best route forward.
That means no annoying calls, texts, or emails from persistent sales agents at multiple companies.
What you'll receive
Low card processing rates
Our buying power and long-established relationships with merchant service providers mean we can secure your business preferential payment processing rates.
One Point Of Contact
You will only deal with us until you make a decision on the best route forward. That means no annoying calls, texts or emails from multiple providers or call centres.
Market Access
We have access to 90% of the UK’s leading acquiring banks and can save you weeks of hassle obtaining bespoke quotes and negotiating terms.
Quotes You Can Easily Compare
Expert Advice
Each of our payment consultants has years of experience negotiating fees, scrutinising contracts and communicating with merchant service providers. We’ve advised thousands of businesses with annual turnovers ranging from below £25K to over £350 million.
Provider & Contract Due Diligence
Multichannel
We can reduce credit card processing fees on all payment channels
Save time comparing providers and access preferential rates.
Whether you want to accept payments in person, online or over the phone we can help you find the best solution for your business.
In Person
Accept credit cards and digital wallets on card terminals right for your business
At the table with a portable machine connected via Wifi, Bluetooth or 3G
On the go with a mobile machine using a SIM card with 3G or GPRS
With a countertop terminal connected a phone line or broadband router
Online
Browser-based checkouts for desktop, tablets and mobiles
Hosted by the payment processor or integrated into your website via an api
Integrate with your existing payment gateway or ecommerce platform
Take international payments and process payments in local currencies
Phone
Take payments over the phone securely via a virtual terminal
Process electronic payments via telephone, email, mail order
No website required - use the virtual terminal on a mobile, tablet or PC
Fully PCI compliant with Address Verification System (AVS)
Find The Best Card Processor For Your Business & Secure The Lowest Fees
Compare preferential rates from the UK’s leading merchant service providers. Rates from as low as 0.27%.
No multiple sales agents. No call centres. No referring your details. We are not a lead generation company.
Access 90% of the UK’s leading acquiring banks to make an informed decision.
Back up support throughout the agreement with the provider you choose.
Compare preferential rates from the UK’s leading merchant service providers. Rates from as low as 0.27%.
Access 90% of the UK’s leading acquiring banks to make an informed decision.
No multiple sales agents. No call centres. No referring your details. We are not a lead generation company.
Back up support throughout the agreement with the provider you choose.
Why Use Us?
Preferential Rates
Our buying power and long established relationships with merchant acquirers and merchant service providers mean we can secure you preferential rates.
Our main objective is to help you secure the best deals from tried, tested and approved card payment processors.
Market Access
We have access to 90% of the UK’s leading acquiring banks. All card payment processors we recommend have been approved by us for great service and competitive offers.
Expert Advice On Contracts & Hidden Fees
Independent & Unbiased Advisors
Our business relies on referrals and recommendations, we want you to be impressed with what we can do for you so you will in turn recommend us to your colleagues.
Peace Of Mind
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Don’t take our word for it.
Here are some of our recent reviews on Trustpilot.
See more reviews on Trustpilot here
Don’t take our word for it.
Here are some of our recent reviews on Trustpilot.
Excellent service - narrowed down suitable options for us to consider to two. We are very pleased with our new provider and would recommend Independent Merchant Services to provide truly independent comparisons - and for free! What is there not to like?.
From 1st contact with Roger the whole process was seamless. As a small independent business we need to control costs and on Roger's advice we saved a great deal of money and it was an easy process to change suppliers and we were guided through each step fantastically well. Couldn't recommend them highly enough.
Extremely helpful in getting us the best deal, also checked after we was set up to ensure all was ok.
Fabulous from start to finish. Darren was very knowledgable - he listened and clearly took on board our long list of requirements as he sourced the perfect payment solution for us. He kept us up to date and when we had one issue that needed sorting came back to me almost immediately and dealt with it. Will definitely be recommending. Thank you Darren 🙂
Sometimes you just stumble across a company which is absolutely brilliant and Independent Merchant Services is one of those. They really are a 5* and ‘must go to’ company!
Competitive quotes and great customer service with no pester or hard sell. Take note over providers, this is how you win customers over.
I approached IMS as I had a 33% hike in fees in two years from Worldpay. don’t deal with cold callers. They asked a few questions about the business, gave two recommendations on new providers of which I chose the slightly more expensive one. I achieved a 2/3 reduction in fees. Great service throughout.
The recommendation that came back was that we are already on a competitive deal with our existing provider. This is a good indicator that the advice given is impartial and trustworthy.
Extremely helpful in finding a provider that suited my business and cut my costs dramatically. In one phone call Gavin gave me all the facts and figures. Would highly recommend. Wish I had found this company sooner.
Darren is definitely the man to go to. He gives a full understanding of the best offers available and it has been our pleasure to work with him for our company advantage.
After hearing so many horror stories about companies not keeping the promises and not backing up the talk with action. I can say that Gavin has been amazing. This was been the easiest money saving exercise I have done for a long time. Thanks one and all!
See more reviews on Trustpilot here
FAQs
Yes. We’ll typically need to have a brief call before providing quotes (although sometimes we can do everything via email).
We appreciate many people want instant quotes but there are several factors that need to be discussed and confirmed first. It saves so much time doing this over the phone and it will enable us to find you the best solution and most competitive rates for your unique business.
If you speak to us once you will avoid having to speak to multiple providers and give the same information over and over again.
We should be able to give indicative rates on this first call and also give general advice on which providers we’d recommend for you and which to avoid. We’ll then follow up by email with the best rates we’ve secured for your business.
We will ask you questions to get an understanding of your business, your current set-up, the card payments currently or expected to be received in a typical month (volume, ave value, type etc) and payment requirements for the future.
Your answers may trigger other questions from us so it is much quicker to do that over a quick call than via email or on a form.
We use our group buying power to get better rates than a single business would achieve on its own, and we are confident we can achieve much more competitive rates than most business owners can by going direct.
The market is always changing and we are usually the first to hear about the genuine latest offers from the major payment processors. In the unlikely event that you have a better deal, let us compare like for like. We don’t like to be beaten.
No. The contract is always with the Payment Service Provider. We are a non-contractual third party negotiating on your behalf.
Yes. Our payment experts could be classed as merchant services brokers. We are not tied to any acquiring banks or providers and have the expertise and connections to secure preferential card processing rates for your business. We’ll remain your main point of contact throughout the process.
Yes. Just send us a recent statement from your current provider or any quotes you have already received and we will independently review contractual terms and conditions and advise you of any potential pitfalls such as :
- Set up fees
- Authorisation fees
- PCI compliance charges
- Non Compliance Fees
- Minimum Monthly service charges
- Premium charges
- Moto additional charges
- Contract termination penalties
- Length of the contract
- Contract renewal rollovers
Because this is all we do 40 hours a week and we like to think we know about merchant services as well you know about your own business. If we can’t make genuine and real value savings then we will tell you.
If you sign up with one of the providers we recommend to you we receive a small ongoing commission.
We will not charge you for our services and we never sell your details.
Let us answer questions you have about payments, providers, your current setup, and cost reduction. After the consultation, we will then prepare a proposal outlining the best solutions for your unique business, and help eliminate most fees associated with accepting payments
Your contract is with the merchant service provider so your first port of call is their customer support team.
However, in the event they are unable to resolve your issue(s) to your satisfaction, we ask you to report the complaint to us. We will step in to try and help you resolve the matter.
Yes. We have high risk providers that can offer competitive rates and terms of settlement that are more appealing than can be offered from mainstream card payment providers.
Don’t waste your time completing applications with mainstream acquiring banks that will simply decline your application, offer poor rates or apply restrictions and deferred payments.
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- Debt Management & Collection Agencies
- Payday Loans Merchant
- Gambling Merchant
- Foreign Exchange
- Private Clubs
- Dating & Escort Services
- Adult Entertainment
- Timeshares & Holiday Clubs
- Tech Support
- Charities
- Monthly Membership
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- Stamps & Coins
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