Are there fees involved in credit card sales? There are several fee components related to accepting credit card sales. Merchant fees are approximately 3% of transactions. Additional details...
Can revenues from one project be shared with another project? Specific transfers where there is sharing of specific revenues are done using 1 of 2 methods depending on whether or...
Do I have to have an ongoing business in order to open an E-Store? E-Stores are available for both one-time and short-term activities. Contact merchant services for more information: merchantservices@ncsu.edu or 919-515-7204.
Does the university allow the use of Bluefin devices to collect credit card payments? Bluefin is a merchant service equipment that can be used in conjunction with certain software to collect in-person credit card...
How are my credit card sales funded? SunTrust Merchant Services/Fiserv is the processor for all Visa, Mastercard, and Discover transactions. American Express is the processor for all...
How do I apply for a Merchant ID? To apply for a Merchant ID, follow the steps outlined below: Send an email to merchantservices@ncsu.edu and indicate your need...
How do I apply for an E-Store for a low volume or one-time use? Contact merchantservices@ncsu.edu or hmkozlow@ncsu.edu to discuss your needs. If advised, submit a HigherOne eStore Request Form. Once completed and submitted,...
How do I apply to accept credit cards for payment? To apply to accept credit cards for payment, follow the steps outlined below: Send an email to merchantservices@ncsu.edu and indicate...
How do I dispose of old credit card equipment? Old credit card equipment should be dropped off with Jennifer Bell at the University Controller’s Office. University Controller’s Office Location:...
How do I rent credit card equipment? Submit your request via email at merchantservices@ncsu.edu. The Merchant Services Team will verify that the potential operators of the requested credit...
How do I request a new e-store if I have an existing e-store? To apply for an additional E-Store, follow the steps outlined below: Submit a HigherOne eStore Request Form. Once the form...
How do I request new credit card equipment? Submit your request via email at merchantservices@ncsu.edu. You will receive information about the types of credit card equipment that is...
How do I sign up for PCI training? Submit your request via email at merchantservices@ncsu.edu and provide the name and Unity ID of the participants. Once enrolled, an email...
What are the responsibilities of merchants? In addition to maintaining PCI compliance, merchants are responsible for the daily processing of credit card transactions using best practices...
What is PCI compliance? The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security standards designed to ensure that ALL...
What is the daily deposit threshold? Funds received by schools, departments, or units of the university must be deposited at the University Cashier’s Office by personnel...
What kind of options are available to take credit cards for payment? The most used options are through an eStore or via a point-of-sale (POS) machine. There could be other options available...
Where can I find Merchant Services definitions? Click on this link to access the Merchant Services Glossary located on the Controller’s Website.