Credit card processing

patriotaf

November 22, 2010 06:51

Hello. Are any dealers aware of a law that prohibits processing a credit card over the phone via keying in the credit card for gun sales? I just did one for a gun I sold online and my merchant company is telling me it's unlawful to do so and they have to void the transaction.

Thanks,
Mike

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  rufe-snow

  November 22, 2010 07:18

  With so many land shark lawyers looking to sue somebody for anything nowadays. Legal liability is a frighting thing for many businesses. I doubt very seriously that it's against the law. They just are scared of any kind of legal liability regarding their involvement in any sort of a firearms transaction.
  
  It's time for you to find a new Credit Card processor, IMHO.

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  patriotaf

  November 22, 2010 07:21

  I agree 100%. This really bugs the heck out of me. Mainly because this was never discussed when I set up the account. I told them a certain percent would be keyed in phone orders. Seems like an attempt at corporate gun control!
  
  Anyone have recommendations for merchant services for gun dealers?
  
  Thanks,
  Mike

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  patriotaf

  November 22, 2010 07:37

  Okay, it is clearly not illegal, just their corporate policy. Corporate gun control. They said they are concerned about gun sales and shipping. I tried to explain the legal way it's done but screw it, it's like talking to a brick. I terminated this useless account.
  
  -Mike

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