by Ben Dwyer Mercantile Processing Inc, doing business as MPI, is a payment processor that prides itself on being a locally operated Delaware company that values its community but can serve beyond it. MPI offers a variety of payment processing solutions to small businesses, large businesses, and state and federal institutions alike.
Partnered with Lavu and Vend, MPI can also provide software solutions to restaurants and retailers. In this Mercantile Processing Inc. review and profile we’ll paint you the whole picture, outlining MPI’s services and filling you in on the company’s reputation.
- What payment processing solutions does MPI offer?
- Partnerships
- Equipment options through MPI
- Mercantile Processing Inc. Rates and Fees
- Mercantile Processing Inc. Reviews and Online Reputation
What payment processing solutions does MPI offer?
MPI has a variety of processing options to fit the needs of both card-present and card-not-present situations. Other features include things like gift and loyalty cards, payroll solutions, and ATMs. The company also has an online store for purchasing credit card processing equipment.
Card Processing
MPI offers credit and debit card processing in-store, online, and with a mobile device. Cards can be accepted in-store using traditional countertop credit card terminals, wireless terminals, or full-featured point of sale systems. Online processing allows businesses to integrate with shopping carts to accept credit cards in e-commerce websites. You can also set up recurring billing and process card-not-present transactions using a secure virtual terminal. For taking credit cards on the go, MPI has integrated payment apps for a variety of mobile devices, including iPhones, Android smartphones, Blackberries, and more.
Gift and Loyalty Cards
If you want to offer gift cards or loyalty cards, MPI offers an in-house program. Gift cards are reloadable and work with almost any credit card processing terminal. Festive seasonal and holiday envelopes are available to complement the gift cards. Loyalty cards let you reward customers by giving them points to redeem for discounts, products, or services. MPI also offers a combination gift and loyalty card, allowing customers the convenience of only needing to carry one card.
MPI also has gift and loyalty card tracking so you can easily measure the effectiveness of the program. Additionally, you can encourage customers to register their cards and inform them of specials, offer birthday or special event discounts, and more via email or text.
ATMs
If you are looking to have an ATM at your location, MPI’s got you covered. New and refurbished ATMs are available, and wireless ATM models can also be purchased. MPI allows businesses to set their own surcharge, meaning you decide if you want to collect 100% of the surcharge cost to customers, not charge one at all, or anything in between. Having that option can be helpful for providing additional income, or by choosing not to surcharge customers at the ATM you can increase customer satisfaction, loyalty, and foot traffic.
Payroll
MPI boasts a secure online payroll system for businesses that need to easily track employee pay. The MPI payroll system allows you to enter pay data, create digital paystubs, offer direct deposit, file and pay both state and federal taxes, and manage deductions for employee benefits including health insurance costs, 401(k) contributions, and more. MPI’s Payroll solution also offers real-time reporting.
Partnerships
If you are in the restaurant business or retail business, you might be looking for ways to make running your company more streamlined. MPI says it has a couple of options for you:
Lavu
Lavu is a point-of-sale (POS) system specifically designed for restaurants. It works only with iPads but integrates placing orders, viewing orders, accepting payments, viewing reports, and managing resources into one neat little bundle.
Vend
Similar to Lavu but designed for retailers, Vend is a POS system that integrates POS payments, eCommerce, and sales operations. It can also work offline, so you don’t have to worry about missing a sale if you are suddenly without internet. It works with iPads, Mac, and PC and you can obtain hardware for your specific needs.
Equipment options through MPI
MPI maintains an equipment store online for purchasing processing equipment, with new and refurbished options. The MPI equipment store offers products in a number of categories, including terminals, swipers, printers, stands, accessories, and other options. MPI partners with Lavu for point of sale systems and offers financing for Lavu equipment.
The company also offers bundled equipment packages. Available bundles include retail POS systems, food service POS system, food truck systems, and more. Equipment included in each bundle varies, but may have items such as lockable cash drawers, receipt printers, routers, and kitchen printers.
MPI’s available equipment brands include Apple, iDynamo, PAX, Linea Pro, Epson, Lavu, and more.
Mercantile Processing Inc. Rates and Fees
MPI doesn’t publish specific rate information on their website, but does place certified quotes through CardFellow. All certified quotes feature no cancellation fees, transparent pricing, and a lifetime rate lock.
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Mercantile Processing Inc. Reviews
Mercantile Processing Inc. has been accredited with the Better Business Bureau since 2008, and boasts an A+ rating with the BBB. MPI’s high score is partly attributable to the fact that they have had no complaints lodged with the BBB in the last 3 years.
While there are reviews in the Ripoff Report directory for MPI, the complaints include multiple names for the processor, some of which are not Mercantile Processing Inc. In instances where only “MPI” is referenced, addresses don’t match Mercantile Processing Inc’s company address. As CardFellow cannot be certain that consumers leaving the reports are referring to Mercantile Processing Inc. given the conflicting name and address information, we are not including those complaints in this profile.
Mercantile Processing Inc. has an unclaimed page on Yelp, and currently no reviews there. There are two 5 star reviews on Google, one of which is internal and simply states that the company has moved. The other claims to have had a very positive experience working with them and recommends them as a processor.
MPI does not currently list any reviews, awards, or testimonials on their website.
