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National Processing Review

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National Processing Overview

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5/5

Industries Served

  • Retail
  • Mobile
  • E-commerce
  • MOTO
  • Wholesale
  • High risk

Products & Services Offered

5/5
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Industries Served

  • Retail
  • Mobile
  • E-commerce
  • MOTO
  • Wholesale
  • High risk

Products & Services Offered

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ACH Processing Specialists

Based in Lindon, Utah, National Processing (nationalprocessing.com) is a merchant account provider that specializes in ACH processing for small businesses. The company should not be confused with National Processing Company, National Payment Processing, or 1st National Processing, as it appears to have no affiliation with these similarly named providers.

National Processing Location and Ownership

National Processing is a registered ISO/MSP of Woodforest National Bank, Houston, Texas, with headquarters at 1020 West 600 South, Suite 300, Lindon, Utah 84042. Wayne Hamilton is the founder and CEO of National Processing.

National Processing Review Table of Contents

  • Costs & Contract: National Processing appears to offer variable contract terms with a conditional early termination fee.
  • Complaints & Service: National Processing has received fewer than 10 public complaints.
  • BBB Rating: National Processing currently has an “A+” rating with the Better Business Bureau and has been an accredited business since 2008. The company has received 1 complaint and 37 reviews in the last three years.
  • Sales & Marketing: National Processing does not appear to hire independent sales representatives and has not received any complaints about its sales practices.
  • Rates & Fees: How Merchants Got The Best Rates With National Processing

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National Processing Rates, Fees, and Costs

Full Pricing Disclosure

According to the National Processing website and a sample copy of the company’s standard contract (available below), National Processing offers multiple pricing structures depending on a merchant’s processing needs.

National Processing Pricing

National Processing charges a rate of interchange plus 0.20% plus $0.10 for swiped transactions and a rate of interchange plus 0.30% plus $0.10 for keyed-in transactions, although it can modify these rates for specific industries such as restaurants. The company also charges a $4.95 monthly PCI compliance fee, a $9.95 monthly fee, an AVS fee of $0.05 per transaction, a batch fee of $0.10, and no monthly minimum fees or annual fees. National Processing does charge a $295 early termination fee in the event that a merchant goes out of business or does not give National Processing an opportunity to match a competitor’s offer.

At the time of our previous update, the company’s ACH processing service included a monthly fee of $15, a per-transaction fee of $0.24, and a per-return fee of $2. These appeared to be the only costs associated with its ACH plan, although these costs may vary. The company leases equipment through Clover, whose terms can be as much as up to 60 months without the ability to cancel, according to merchant reviews.

Straightforward Contract Terms

The National Processing website advertises no annual contracts, and there are no complaints about the company that mention early termination fees or other hidden fees. In light of all of the known rates and fees charged by the company and the fact that it offers rates that are competitive with some of the cheapest payment processors, we are awarding National Processing an “A” in this category. If you have any knowledge of the company’s current standard contract terms, please share that information in the comment section of this review. See an older version of the National Processing Merchant Application.

National Processing Rates, Fees, and Costs

Key Points

Swiped Rate
Interchange + 0.20% + $0.10
Keyed-in Rate
Interchange + 0.30% + $0.10
AVS Fee
%0.05 Per Transaction
Early Termination Fee
$295
PCI Compliance Fee
$4.95 Per Month
Equipment Lease Terms
60 Months (locked)
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National Processing Complaints & Customer Reviews

Low Complaint Total

We have approximately eight negative National Processing reviews, and these complaints do not explicitly refer to the company as a scam or a ripoff. In one case (found here), the merchant claims that National Processing has refused to deliver funds totaling $14,013.50 to the merchant. According to the merchant, National Processing stated that the funds were being held by a third party called iCheckGateway, and that National Processing did not have the funds in question. To support this claim, National Processing filed a rebuttal stating that it has not ever received funds from the merchant. The merchant then responded to this rebuttal by including documentation supporting the merchant’s claim that National Processing was serving as the merchant’s processor. The merchant’s second post received a second denial.

Questionable Fund Hold Situation

The details of this complaint are unclear. If the merchant is correct, then National Processing appears to have signed the merchant up for a third-party gateway without the merchant’s knowledge, resulting in a fund hold by iCheckGateway and no clear way for the merchant to recover his funds. On the other hand, it could be that the merchant’s very large sum was held in accordance with iCheckGateway’s policy, and the lack of communication from iCheckGateway has resulted in National Processing wrongfully taking the blame for the situation. Without any way to verify the exact facts of the case, we will refrain from penalizing National Processing too harshly for this complaint. It should be noted, though, that the company’s rebuttal to the merchant’s post seems more interested in denying culpability than in finding a solution for the merchant. In addition, the merchant’s supporting documentation indicates that National Processing was at the very least in communication with the merchant over the issue but could not resolve the problem in a timely fashion.

National Processing Lawsuits

We have not found any outstanding class-action lawsuits or FTC complaints filed against National Processing. Dissatisfied merchants who wish to pursue a non-litigious course of action against the company should consider reporting it to the relevant supervisory organizations.

National Processing Customer Support Options

Other complaints filed against the company describe sudden account cancellation, poor machine functionality, untimely deposits, and poor customer service. The National Processing website lists general phone and email contact information, but it is unclear whether these lines are devoted specifically to customer service.

National Processing Complaints & Customer Reviews

Key Points

Total Online Complaints

<10

Live Customer Support

Yes

Most Common Complaint

N/A

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National Processing BBB Rating Summary

Under 10 Complaints

National Processing currently maintains an “A+” rating with the BBB and has been accredited since 2008. The company is showing just 1 complaint in the past three years, which is related to a product or service problem. The complaint was resolved to the dissatisfaction of the merchant or did not receive a final response from the merchant.

What Merchants Say

National Processing has also received 37 positive or neutral informal reviews, and several of them praise National Processing’s customer support capabilities:

Not only were the representatives informative on on how they’re processing system works, but very polite for someone coming from using simple systems like square. I am very happy with my decision to switch services to a more professional platform.

This is consistent with our expectations for great payment processing customer service.

An “A” Rating

Given the company’s low complaint total and the fact that it has had a BBB profile since at least 2008, we agree with the BBB’s rating.

National Processing BBB Rating Summary

Key Points

Product & Service Complaints

1

Billing & Collection Complaints

0

Advertising & Sales Complaints

0

Guarantee & Warranty Complaints

0

Delivery Complaints

0

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Truth In Marketing & Advertising

No Sales Complaints

National Processing appears to market its services primarily through traditional advertising and strategic partnerships. There is no evidence that the company employs independent sales agents at this time, and we haven’t found any National Processing complaints that accuse the company’s sales agents of unethical conduct.

Original Teaser Rate Quotes

At the time of our previous update, the National Processing homepage listed a couple of teaser quotes that promised “rates as low as $.10 for ACH” and “rates as low as .15% for credit cards.” These rates were significantly lower than the costs that were listed on the company’s Pricing page, which lowered its score in this section.

Transparent Pricing

Since then, National Processing has changed its marketing to promote either the company’s clearly listed interchange-plus pricing or its zero fee program, both of which are much more transparent plans. These plans are plainly described with accurate sample rates, which has improved National Processing’s grade to an “A.” If you suspect that National Processing is charging you undisclosed fees, however, we recommend seeking a third-party statement audit.

Sales & Marketing Example

Truth In Marketing & Advertising

Key Points

Employs Independent Resellers

No

Advertises Deceptive Rates

No

Discloses All Important Terms

Yes

Our Opinion Of National Processing

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Solid Option for Most Merchants

National Processing rates as a reliable merchant services provider according to our rating standards. The company is showing only a few complaints in public forums, and its contract terms and sales tactics have improved since our earlier reviews. Our rating for the company may change as we continue to receive merchant feedback about the company. National Processing’s transparency and support options stack up well compared to some of the best credit card processors, but merchants are still encouraged to read their contract terms carefully and to thoroughly research the companies they are working with, no matter the rating.

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I’m a small business owner who previously worked in the credit card processing industry. I started this blog in 2009 to help other business owners by exposing credit card processors that engage in unethical marketing, rate and fee trickery, and fine-print-contract schemes. Over the last decade, I’ve reviewed hundreds of merchant services providers which has helped to educate over 5 million businesses on the nuances of credit and debit card acceptance. I’ve appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Inc. Magazine and a host of other publications to offer insight on the subject of card acceptance. 

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5 Responses

  1. A deceitful company. I would give no star to this company. Contrary to what they claim in their site, “We will not hold you to a contract. We will not raise the low rates we provide you. We guarantee your 100% satisfaction.

    None true for all three claims. They locked us for 4 years, find out they are stealing from our account, raise the rate / fee without our consents contrary to the contract, when we show them what offer we have from other company, since they promised to match it, they said we sold the book to Fist Data you are on your own. Con Artists in deed. Deceitful. No etiquette no shame. We are filing complains to different institutions.

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  2. These people have screwed up opening my ski lodge restaurant both years I’ve used them.

    Then after I got rude this second year in a row with them, they turn off my credit card processing capabilities in the middle of business.

    Charged me twice what competitors are charging for the same set up!

    They are a rip off and have the worst customer service I’ve seen in my 47 years of life. They tell you what you want to hear to get you off the phone and their follow-up is about 20 percent.

    DO NOT USE THEM!

    Reply

    1. My business is The Fall Line
      Casper, Wyoming

      We operate in the ski lodge as The Fall Line Cafe in the Hogadon Lodge!

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  3. I have found the agents who are in charge of the merchant accounts to be very polite and prompt with their quotes. They act in a professional manner which is impressive to prospective clients.

    Reply

    1. Hi Ron,

      Please reply to this comment with your business name and location in order to authenticate your testimonial. Thanks!

      Reply

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