Merchant Maverick has been a blessing to my business by offering the opportunity to apply for grant funding for small businesses. I’m a single mom who closed the doors to my salon business of 10 years... See more
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Thorough and decent. A google search found Jason Vissers' writing on credit/debit card transactions for me. Pleased to find such thorough work saw me check out further. I find Merchant Maverick's edit... See more
Merchant Maverick has been a gold mine of clear and unbiased information regarding the labyrinth of credit cards and how they work.While we have been in business for many years we only recently decide... See more
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Merchant Maverick makes small business easy for business owners, no matter their experience level. Offering in-depth reviews and expert business advice, Merchant Maverick guides entrepreneurs to the best products and software solutions available. Since its inception in 2009, Merchant Maverick has empowered over 1 million businesses to thrive through its blog and YouTube channel.
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960 N Tustin ST STE 211, 92867, Orange, United States
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Best business channel in YOU TUBE
Many great advise and we found out about HELCIM which give better rates!
March 1, 2026
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I find the content very insightful and…
I find the content very insightful and useful.
October 10, 2024
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All about ecommerce
When I started my online business years ago Merchant Maverick's articles and financial product reviews were SO helpful in learning how ecommerce worked - and how not to get scammed! They are still my number 1 go to source for details and updates on financial company changes, questions and updates. Highly recommended.
October 8, 2024
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Keeps you updated on latest on CC
I love getting the Merchant Maverick emails. It keeps you updated on the latest rules and guidelines for CC usage. I have attended a couple of their webinars, too. It helps keep you up-to-date on what is going on.
October 7, 2024
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Issues with Square .The information they have provided via…
The information they have provided via their web site has assisted me in understanding more about how the company Square works in the PSP industry.
April 27, 2024
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Excellent job!
January 19, 2024
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Thorough and decent
Thorough and decent. A google search found Jason Vissers' writing on credit/debit card transactions for me. Pleased to find such thorough work saw me check out further. I find Merchant Maverick's editorial policies convincing and will add MM to my weekly business read ups.
January 10, 2024
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This site steals people's time with…
This site steals people's time with fabricated information. The information it recommends for the high -volume business model and the service providers have nothing to do with the issue. With the advice, I applied to a provider that he said best, but with the answer, I saw that they did not meet the high -volume business model. For this reason, the recommendations of this site are only a waste of time.
January 2, 2024
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Merchant Maverick scores Electronic…
Merchant Maverick scores Electronic Merchant Systems very low which is legit but on their same platform they push Payment Cloud as highly recommended. EMS and Payment Cloud are the same entity. Running on a fresh look of Payment Cloud to fool the consumer. 45.00 chargeback fees produced by their own employees. Theft of funds, Erroneous holds and a 600.00 cancellation fee once you reach that marker in sales. Their own employees stole customer bank accounts and money in the millions. They will hopefully be looking at some serious time. Dont believe me? Go look up Electronic Merchant Systems on the BBB and lawsuits. Merchant Mavericks is obviously giving poorly researched reviews. And only in it for a referral fee. Because of this funnel you are costing many people their livelyhoods. Or let me guess.. Your with EMS too. My Duh..
November 5, 2023
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Reply from Merchant Maverick
Thank you for the feedback, White Hat Charlie. You're certainly correct that Payment Cloud is now an EMS company; they were purchased last year. Although I believe that despite the acquisition, Payment Cloud still functions and operates as a separate entity with its processes/procedures, I will ensure that our editorial team keeps a watchful eye on their development.
To your point about chargeback fees, early termination fees, and withholding of funds, I'm curious: do you operate in a high-risk industry? If so, do you mind telling me what industry? Higher-risk businesses tend to have less favorable terms to hedge against that risk. Even before the EMS acquisition, Payment Cloud has had different terms and pricing for high-risk accounts; which is standard practice in the industry.
I'm happy to continue the discussion.
Amad Ebrahimi
Founder/CEO
I was just contacted by Kyme Maxwell
I was just contacted by Kyme Maxwell, regarding grant money from Maverick merchants.
I don’t see these services listed. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
Mark
September 19, 2023
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Reply from Merchant Maverick
We're very sorry to hear about this, Mark. Unfortunately, some bad players are out there trying to use our name to scam innocent people out of money by getting them to pay for the ability to apply for the grant. We have never and will never charge anyone to apply. We know of this scam and have reported it to the proper authorities.
Amad Ebrahimi
Founder/CEO
Merchant Maverick has been a…
Merchant Maverick has been a game-changer for my business! Their in-depth reviews and comparisons helped me find the perfect payment processor, saving me time and money. The website's user-friendly layout made navigating through options a breeze. Moreover, their expert advice and recommendations were invaluable in making informed decisions. I highly recommend Merchant Maverick to any business owner seeking reliable and unbiased information to enhance their operations. Thank you, Merchant Maverick, for your excellent service!
May 20, 2023
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I had a good experience with them
I had a good experience with them. just make sure to do your own research to know which processor is the right one for your biz.
October 1, 2022
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Reply from Merchant Maverick
We're so happy to hear that! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback, Mary.
Their reviews are sponsored by competitors
Looks like Merchant Maverick is not that "unbiased" as they state. There are many complaints about unreasonably low review ratings here on TrustPilot and other websites. It seems like they play with review ratings depending on how much they get paid by the reviewed software competitors.
For example. There's a CS-Cart review published on Merchant Maverick.
If you read the review, it is mostly a good review but the overall rating is very low. The rating of 2.5 disagrees with the content and the mood of the review. Seems like someone paid them to lower the rating.
We've tried to contact Merchant Maverick multiple times to discuss the CS-Cart review, update it, correct some facts and inaccuracies. They never replied. I think that's because their reviews are sponsored by competitors.
August 3, 2022
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Reply from Merchant Maverick
Thank you for your message. The writers and editors at Merchant Maverick create original content over which partners have zero editorial control. Our target audience is small business owners who still might be concerned with the issues addressed in the review, namely: fees, a lack of customer support, and a lack of integrations.
I enjoy reading about the possibilities…
I enjoy reading about the possibilities with payment processors and small business advice. I am in Canada and would like to have more content directed to our merchants. Do you have any input from Canadian sources to make your readers understand Canada a bit better.
December 29, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Maverick
Hi Stephen,
Thanks so much for this feedback -- It has definitely been relayed to the entire Merchant Maverick team. Historically, since we are based in the U.S., most of our research tends to be on offerings available in the U.S.. That said, we have been working hard on growing our Canadian content and have just recently published a few new articles that may be more in line with what you are hoping to see more of. Also, you may have tried this, but we do have a search bar on our site which should populate several pages of content specific to small businesses in Canada, though we know it can be difficult to decipher sometimes. Either way, you are absolutely correct--We have far less Canadian content, and we appreciate you calling it out. We hear you! And we hope you'll continue following us as we grow our Canadian content library. Thanks again, and best wishes to you!
Here is the latest CA post: https://www.merchantmaverick.com/best-canadian-pos-system/
Accounting software for small business
I was looking for free or reasonably priced accountancy software for small business
I found their suggestions and reviews extremely helpful
November 24, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Maverick
Thank you Ann -- That is so great to hear! We are so happy to hear that you found what you needed on our website, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share.
Resource Heaven
I receive very lucrative information from Mavericks weekly emails, I receive great tools and resources to help me maneuver through the entrepreneurial ecosystems in Connecticut. I am so glad I was introduced to Merchant Maverick. Thank you for your support.
November 19, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Maverick
"Resource Heaven" <-- We love this! Thank you Aneetrai; we really appreciate your detailed review, and we love to hear that our email content is delivering valuable information to you. We are so glad you found us too!
They really do bring a lot of great…
They really do bring a lot of great relevant B2B content to your inbox. Still subscribed =)
November 16, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Maverick
Thank you Ryan!! Your feedback means a lot to us. We are really happy to hear that you enjoy our email content... Stay tuned!
Best tool for Small Business
I use Merchant Maverick to research small business needs. From credit card processing, to POS systems, to credit cards and loans. They do a great job of reviewing multiple companies so you can make the best decision for your business
November 16, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Maverick
This is exactly the kind of feedback we strive for! We are so happy to hear that our content helps you make sound business decisions. Thank you so much for sharing!
Great experience
Great experience! No issues and transaction was smooth.
November 16, 2021
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Reply from Merchant Maverick
Hi Carly!
That's so great to hear -- We'd love to know more about the transaction. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience!
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