★★★★★Trustpilot 4.5|Next working day settlement, no rolling reserve

Marketplace and platform payment processing

A marketplace takes money for goods and services it does not deliver itself, which is what automated risk models score and decline. eCom Pay underwrites the platform on its seller verification, buyer protection and dispute handling, so the account reflects how the marketplace controls risk, with settlement the next working day and no rolling reserve.

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How do you take payments?
Do you currently take card payments?
What is your industry?
How long have you been trading?
How is your business set up?
Estimated monthly card volume?
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Based on your answers you are a strong pre-approval match. Confirm a few details and we will finalise your application.

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24 hrs

approval, once documents are in

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Frequently asked

Can a UK multi seller marketplace get a merchant account?

Yes. eCom Pay underwrites multi seller marketplaces case by case, with settlement next working day and no rolling reserve, approved in 24 hours once documents are in.

Why do marketplaces get declined by payment processors?

The platform collects money for goods and services delivered by third parties, which automated models score as delivery risk. A specialist underwriting stage presents the platform properly, so it is assessed on how it runs.

How long does marketplace merchant account approval take?

Approval lands in 24 hours once documents are in. A specialist handles the application with you and guides you through it step by step.

What you get on the account

Seller verification presented as evidence

How sellers are onboarded, verified and monitored is documented and presented as the control it is, which is the strongest evidence a marketplace has.

Buyer protection and dispute handling

Refund policy, delivery confirmation and complaint handling become dispute evidence, with alerts that flag a complaint before it becomes a chargeback.

Built for volume and for seasonal peaks

Transaction volumes and peak trading are priced into the account, so a busy campaign is expected trading rather than an anomaly.

Hosted checkout or API

Integrate through hosted checkout or the eCom Pay API with tokenisation and 3D Secure, with in house developers to help.

Why eCom Pay exists

Why apply through eCom Pay rather than directly to an acquirer?

A direct application to a large acquirer is decided by an automated risk model that scores your category. Your file is one of thousands and the outcome makes little difference to the acquirer. eCom Pay is a separate underwriting stage that sits before the acquirer sees your application, where experienced people build the case for your business and secure the terms.

What settlement and reserve terms do high risk merchants get with eCom Pay?

Next working day settlement and no rolling reserve. Every eCom Pay merchant, including those in high risk and specialist sectors, is settled the next working day with no reserve held back. That is the outcome the specialist underwriting stage exists to deliver, and it is written into your merchant agreement before you sign.

Can eCom Pay get me approved if I have been declined elsewhere?

Yes, in most cases. A decline from an automated model tells you how the category was scored, not whether your business is approvable. The application is built around your controls, documents and trading, presented properly to specialist acquiring, and approved in 24 hours once your documents are in.

From application to first payment in four steps

01

Tell us about the business

What you sell or do, how you take payment and your expected volumes. A specialist comes back the same working day.

02

The application is shaped, not just submitted

Experienced underwriters present your controls and history the way specialist acquiring needs to see them, so nothing bounces back.

03

Approved in 24 hours

Once your documents are in, approval lands in 24 hours. The only thing that moves the date is how quickly the paperwork arrives.

04

Live, settled next working day

Gateway, terminal or both on one account, a dedicated account manager, and settlement the next working day with no rolling reserve.

What our merchants say

Fair. So here is what UK merchants say after switching to eCom Pay, in their own words.

★★★★★

No hidden fees, best so far

It was such a pleasure working with eCom Pay for my company, very straightforward to set up and the team were so helpful. No hidden fees, cost efficient, and from using other platforms before I can say this has been the best so far.

Verified merchantvia Trustpilot

★★★★★

Simpler than the big names

We found eCom Pay to be a simple, efficient payment system to integrate, with a lot of support behind it. Would recommend them over competitors who charge far too much.

Verified merchantvia Trustpilot

★★★★★

Set up fast, better rates

Great customer service from eCom Pay. Needed a card reader for my business, they had me set up fast and gave me better rates than the last company. Highly recommend.

Verified merchantvia Trustpilot

★★★★★

Sales noticeably improved

Super impressed with eCom Pay. The transaction fees are competitive, and I love that my customers have multiple payment options, which has noticeably improved my sales.

Verified merchantvia Trustpilot

★★★★★

Transparent, reliable, efficient

Good service from eCom Pay. The card machines are reliable and easy to use. I like that there are no hidden fees and everything is explained upfront.

Verified merchantvia Trustpilot

★★★★★

Always answers when I need help

Would highly recommend. Easy, simple, and always answers when I need help. The best payment gateway I have come across, with a wide variety of packages available.

Verified merchantvia Trustpilot

Marketplaces payments, frequently asked

Do you handle payouts to sellers?

Tell us how your payout model works and the team sets out exactly what the account covers before you apply, so nothing is promised that does not fit your platform.

Does this cover service marketplaces as well as goods?

Yes. Service platforms, booking platforms and directory style marketplaces are underwritten on the same basis.

Is there a rolling reserve on a marketplace account?

No. Every eCom Pay merchant is settled the next working day with no rolling reserve.

Set up properly, settled next working day

Experienced underwriters process your application and guide you step by step, approved in 24 hours once your documents are in, with no rolling reserve.

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