Credit Card Processing For eBay Sellers

Credit card purchasers who do not wish to use Paypal’s interface now have a second choice when shopping on eBay.  Late last month, Propay launched their electronic payment services for eBay power sellers, offering them an alternative way to process credit card payments from customers.

ProPay Membership Options

While ProPay will cost a few dollars more than Paypal, it is certain quite a few sellers will be glad with the change - after all, Paypal isn’t exactly perfect and is, in fact, laden with numerous documented issues from both buyers and sellers.  The difference will not be that great either.

The basic membership to ProPay’s services, called eAuction, will only cost merchants a $24 annual fee plus transaction charges similar to that of Paypal.  The annual payment, however, will be credited back to sellers who process charges exceeding $3000 within the first six months of their calendar year.

The second level of membership to ProPay, called eAuction Pro, requires a $240 annual fee.  In return, the eBay merchant can enjoy a smattering of features that will make their payment processing activities both faster and more secure.  They will have access to a secure card  reader, an online version of a credit card terminal, various software tools and much more.

Wider Selling Options

Using ProPay as an alternate processor, in place of solely depending on Paypal, should encourage that minority of online shoppers who choose to avoid dealing with the eBay-owned company.  There’s a number of them with a few being quite vocal.  At the least, it finally offers eBay power sellers a chance to reach out to those individuals without a lot of increase in costs.

ProPay is available to all power sellers with Silver ratings and higher.