B2B, wholesale & distribution
Credit Card Processing for Print and Sign Shops
A print shop may take an order and payment at the counter, send a quote that becomes an invoice or collect a deposit before production. Business customers may pay remotely, while walk-in customers pay in person. We review how each kind of sale is charged.
Credit card processing for print and sign shops starts with what you already pay. Send one recent statement and a person reads your merchant account for print and sign shops line by line. Free, with no obligation.
Short answer
Can a print shop get a merchant account?
Yes, most print shops can. The processor bases approval on the business, the owner and processing history, so nobody can promise approval. Counter sales need different records from custom production deposits and business invoices. Send one recent statement and we will review it free.
What businesses like yours need
What print and sign shops need from processing
- Counter payments for walk-in orders
- Deposits before custom production
- Remote invoice payments for business clients
- Inventory with SKUs for stocked goods
- Level 2 data when eligible business clients pay by card
Products that fit
Setup that tends to fit
A POS with inventory can suit shops that sell stocked items at the counter, paired with invoicing for custom orders. A countertop terminal supports walk-in payments.
Some print and sign shops also look at a cash discount program. Rules vary by state and by card brand, so read how cash discount credit card processing works and confirm with your provider before you use one.
Not sure what you have now? Your statement shows it. Compare common systems on our POS system comparison.
What to check on your statement
We check these and every other line during a merchant statement analysis. New to statements? Read how to read a merchant statement.
- Card-not-present rates on remote invoices
- Keyed transaction surcharges for orders entered by staff
- Batch fees that apply when daily transactions are settled
Send one print shop statement. We read every line and tell you what each fee is.
Send your statement for a free reviewPrint and sign shops: common questions
Can a print shop qualify for a merchant account?
Most do. The processor decides approval based on the business, the owner and processing history. We help find a fit, but we cannot promise approval.
What should I send for the free statement review?
Send one recent monthly statement, every page. A PDF or clear photos can be uploaded on our contact page for line-by-line review.
Can I take a deposit before printing a custom order?
Yes. A counter payment or remote invoice can collect a deposit. Make sure your order records show the deposit and the later balance.
Does payment method affect how an order is priced?
It can. A card entered remotely may be priced differently from one tapped or dipped at the counter. The statement shows how each was handled.
Send one statement. We read every line, free.
Upload one recent statement from your print shop. A person reads every fee and explains it in plain English. Free, no obligation.