First, register for the Referral Program.
To obtain a customized list of acquirers/MSPs registered with MasterCard you must enroll in the Referral Program. An acquirer is a financial institution that is a licensed MasterCard member that provides services such as card payment processing, hardware and software, monthly statements, and more. An MSP is a third-party contracted by some MasterCard-licensed member banks to handle merchant services on their behalf and may function as a sales agent for an acquirer.When you register in the Referral Program you may be contacted by participating Acquirers or MSPs by e-mail or telephone. If you do not wish to be contacted, you may choose that option during the registration process.
An acquirer is a financial institution that is a licensed MasterCard member that provides services such as card payment processing, hardware and software, monthly statements, and more.
Next, log-in and review acquirers/MSPs.
Once you complete and submit your profile, log in to the Referral Program using your Username and Password to review the acquirer and MSP profiles that match your request.Then, set up a merchant account.
Contact an acquirer or member services provider (MSP) of your choice to apply for a merchant account. We understand that there are many considerations to make when assessing the benefits of accepting MasterCard cards. Please view our Getting Started Frequently Asked Questions page to see answers to common business questions about card acceptance.