Bad Credit Merchant Account

Dedicated bad credit merchant account with real underwriting that looks at your business model, not just your personal credit score. Stable merchant accounts, 500+ integrations, and fast approval with real underwriting, 1-4 business days on clean files. 100,000+ businesses, $12B+ processed, 13+ years.

13+ years underwriting bad-credit operators

Dedicated account manager on every account

About 7 minutes · No obligation · Real underwriter quote

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Trusted by operators with all credit profiles and 100,000+ businesses

A selection of 100,000+ businesses we support all with dedicated merchant accounts, including high-risk categories like bad credit and continuity.

100K+ Businesses

$12B+ Processed

13+ Years

500+ Integrations

Forbes
Inc. 5000
Merchant Maverick
Trustpilot
Microsoft Start

Built for bad credit merchant accounts, done right

Real underwriting that reviews your business model, not just your personal credit score.

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Real underwriting for bad credit

We review your business model and volume, not just a personal credit score.

Stable, dedicated merchant accounts

Your own dedicated MID, not a shared pool that disappears when risk thresholds shift.

500+ integrations

Connect your cart, CRM, and checkout. Bad credit merchant account works with your stack.

No hidden score cutoffs

Bad credit merchant account approval is based on real underwriting, not automated score bots.

What we support for bad credit merchant processing

We approve merchants banks decline. Common situations we work with:

  • Prior processor closure
  • Chargebacks over 1%
  • Low personal credit
  • Bankruptcy on file
  • Tax liens
  • New business no history
  • Startup merchants
  • High-risk MCC codes
  • CBD & hemp
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Subscription billing
  • High-ticket coaching
  • Ecommerce merchants
  • Card-present retail
  • MOTO phone orders
  • Recurring billing
  • Rolling reserve options
  • Dedicated MID
  • Fast re-approval
  • No aggregator shutdowns
  • 500+ integrations
  • Real underwriting
  • Dedicated account manager
  • 1-4 day approval

Most "bad credit" declines are fixable with the right underwriter. Tell us your situation and we will tell you honestly if we can help.

Easy Pay Direct vs. generic aggregators for bad credit merchant accounts

Two ways to handle bad credit applications. A generic aggregator runs an automated score check. A dedicated merchant account is underwritten by a human reviewer.

FeatureEasy Pay Direct dedicated accountPayment Facilitator / PayFac StripeShopifyFanBasisWhop
Account type Dedicated MID, your business's name on file Shared account with thousands of others
Getting shut down Rare. Real underwriting means fewer surprises Frozen funds and account terminations are common
Volume caps Process what your business needs Hit a ceiling, get flagged, get held
Chargeback support Human team fights disputes with you You're on your own
Integrations 500+ integrations, we work with your stack Locked into their platform
Approval Real underwriting in 1-4 business days Approved, then account reviewed later. Causing holds or shutdowns
Account manager Dedicated human who knows your business Support ticket queue
When things break Text your account manager Wait for chat, hope for a response

The cheapest processor is the one that doesn't shut you down. If your account froze tomorrow, could you make payroll? That's the real cost of picking on rate alone.

And that "low rate" a PayFac advertises? It's never what you actually pay.

A Clear, Risk-Aligned Approval Process

We structure approvals around your business model to ensure long-term payment stability.

1

Apply

Submit your business details.

2

Verify

Upload supporting documents

3

Underwriting

Our bank relationships, your advantage

4

Go Live

Start processing with confidence Plus continued optimization and support

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Simple, Transparent Pricing You Can Trust

Clear pricing and honest terms, so you always know what to expect.

Online Card Rate

2.69% + $0.36

per transaction

Setup Fee

$99

waived if documents are submitted within 24 hours

Monthly Fee

Typically $25

varies by business type and volume

Custom pricing is available for higher-volume merchants. Every account includes chargeback tools, decline recovery, and access to 30+ banking partners.

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No obligation, fast approval, real support

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Payments Success Rate

0

%

+24%

Success

2,981

Failure

171

Top 5 Failure Reasons

Insufficient funds

82 (44%)

Issuer declined

40 (21%)

3D secure failed

36 (18%)

Timeout

23 (10%)

Card expired

12 (5%)

Operators trust Easy Pay Direct with their processing volume

Operators like Frank Kern, Dean Graziosi, Amy Porterfield, Perry Belcher, Ryan Deiss, Hal Elrod, and Roland Frasier have processed with Easy Pay Direct, among 100,000+ businesses.

TK

Timothy Krulia

3 reviews

"We've worked with Easy Pay Direct for years. They have helped secure merchant accounts that pair well with our client's needs, and have excellent customer service supporting these accounts. I highly recommend Easy Pay Direct as a trusted merchant provider."

JM

Jim Morales

3 reviews

"EPD are rockstars at E-Commerce merchant processing service. We've been very happy since switching to them and they're always reliable, fast to respond and act with an ownership mindset. Valued partners we hope to grow with in the future!!!"

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Jesse

Trustpilot review

★ Trustpilot

"All the right stuff. Great company. Flawless communication. They integrated with my shopping cart and did all the work for me. I can text or call them anytime and get a response almost immediately. Ease, competence, and the results I sought. I highly recommend!"

Bad Credit Merchant Account · Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about bad credit merchant accounts, real underwriting, and approval.

Can I get a merchant account with bad credit?

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