Contractors

As a contractor, it’s important for you to receive prompt payment for the services you provide for your clients. After all, you have a lot of expenses to pay, from the equipment and materials you use to your office space and insurance. In many cases, you even have to pay subcontractors or employees to help you with your work. Leap Payments can help you get the money you deserve quickly by setting you up with solutions such as a next day funding merchant account.

If you need to get paid in the field, chances are you are going to need flexible payment solutions. One option is wireless credit card processing. With a wireless terminal that connects via your cell phone network, you can get paid for your services without having to be at your office. Because the machine includes a battery, you can even take a credit card payment where you don’t have access to an electrical plug.

We have other options for receiving payments as well. Our Virtual Merchant processing system lets you turn your computer into a secure, Web-based credit card processing terminal. You can also accept credit cards online, giving your customers a wide range of options for how to pay for the work you’ve provided them.

Unlike other credit card processing companies, Leap Payments focuses all of our attention on helping our customers get the best solutions at the lowest rates possible. Our commitment to keeping our bottom line low translates to great rates for our customers. Read more below about some of our payment processing and merchant banking solutions for contractors.

Payment Solutions

Wireless credit card machines and Web-based solutions make it easy to get paid securely in the field, eliminating the hassles of invoicing and collecting on late payments. We recommend: 1. Wireless terminals connect by using cell phone networks, so you can rely on them anywhere you have cell phone reception. vx610
    • Dedicated terminals let your process transactions, just like you're in your home office
    • The included battery lets you accept cards without a plug nearby
    • Securely process transactions on the go
    • Be confident that you'll get paid before leaving a jobsite
Or if you want a dial-up or IP terminal see our credit card machine reviews for our recommendations 2. Online terminal service lets you processes payments on your desktop PC or laptop with an Internet connection. For only $79 attach a card swiper to process credit and debit card transactions at the lowest rates available when you're face to face with your customer.
  • Turns your laptop or cell phone into a credit card processing machine
  • Transmits credit card information securely on the payment network rated #1 by MasterCard for availability and reliability
  • Allows multiple users safely process payments up to 99 users on a single account
  • Also supports mail order and phone order transactions
  • Cost $0, no hardware cost
  3. Mobile phone processing Using your cell phone you can process transactions anywhere. Compatible with:
  • iPhone 3, 3GS, 4
  • Android
  • Blackberry
  • Windows Mobile
Also available mobile card readers and receipt printers, so you can present a professional appearance anywhere you need to accept payments. 4. Already have a terminal? We support most credit card machines. Our consultants can help find the right solution by calling 800-993-6300.

How It Works

We've made it simple for merchants to learn the true cost of processing credit cards and get the low rates offered to large merchants. Follow these three steps to get started:
Call 800-993-6300 and Get a Quote from an Expert Payments Consultant
Get a Personalized Pricing Comparison
  1. Discuss your unique set of payment acceptance needs with our expert payments consultants. If you're already accepting cards your consultant will gladly provide a free review of your current rates and fees and provide a free estimate of savings with Leap Payments. Get started by faxing a copy of your current statement to 877-283-8086
  2. Learn about the latest options for processing credit and debit cards in the field and via mail order/phone order. Our payments experts will provide industry-specific recommendations and advice on how you can process transactions for less. Schedule your free consultation now.
  3. Get your personalized recommendations in writing and complete our simple application to sign up for a better solution. Our team of customer service experts will ensure a seamless process to help you get started and answer any questions 24/7.

FAQ

Q: How quickly can I get set-up?
A: If you apply before noon Pacific time Monday-Friday, in most cases we can have you up and running the next business day.

Q: How can Leap Payments offer the lowest rates?
A: We keep our costs low and pass the savings directly onto our merchants. We also work directly with the largest processor in the United States with over 1.1 million merchant accounts and we’re able to pass along pricing that’s usually reserved for only the largest businesses.

Q: I can't figure out my current statement with my credit card processor, can you help?
A: Certainly, we gladly share our expertise to help business owners, accountants and bookkeepers figure out the true costs of accepting credit and debit cards. Even if you're not quite ready to switch your account, we can provide a free statement analysis. If we don't earn your business today, you'll learn what to ask and how to analyze your statement. Then when you're ready to switch we'll be here for you.

Q: How quickly do I see the funds in my account?
A: Typically 2-3 business days, but we also offer next day funding for nominal monthly fee, so you can get paid faster.

Q: Can I accept Discover and American Express in addition to MasterCard and Visa cards?
A: Absolutely, we offer Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express all on a single statement, so you see all your card activity in one place. Q: Can I use my existing credit card machine?

A: Yes, in most cases we can re-program your existing equipment, as long as it's compliant with the current Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards. Some older equipment is not in compliance which could put you at risk, so we offer great deals on the latest equipment if we can't re-program your device.

Q: Do you offer training for new merchants? A: Yes, whether you've been processing for years or just starting out, we'll make sure that you're fully trained on how to use the equipment and we're available 24/7 to answer your questions.

Pricing

Our pricing is based on your transaction volume and how you accept transactions. If you're a seasoned credit card acceptor you know that a teaser rate is not what you'll actually pay for most of your transactions. What really matters are the rates that you pay for all the cards that you accept. Our expert sales representatives can quickly give you an estimate of your savings in writing so you're never surprised when your statement arrives. Transparent, honest pricing, isn't that what every business deserves?
  • Interchange plus pricing is available so you can take advantage of the industry's lowest cost to accept credit and debt cards. Also called interchange pass-through pricing this plan is typically reserved for only the highest volume businesses, but every client at Leap Payments is offered to this pricing plan to reduce your costs to the bare minimum.
  • Multi-tier pricing is also available for businesses with a majority of card present transactions, or who don't want the complexity of interchange plus. This way you'll have fixed rates for every card type that you accept.
  • No additional transaction fees for "mid" and "non" qualified cards. Some processors increase the transaction fee for the most common types of cards such as Rewards or Corporate credit cards. With Leap Payments you'll pay the same transaction cost for every card type that you accept.
  • No Statement Fees, Data Compliance, or Junk Fees because your statement should be easy to understand and you’ve earned the right to receive a paper statement and see your transaction history online for no cost.
  • Talk to one of our sales professionals to tailor a package of solutions to meet your needs, you'll be glad that you did.