Access Group Processing (AGP)- Saving Association members money since 1995

Understanding The "SIGN-UP" Process
*(Merchants can be accepting credit-cards in as little as 2-3 business days)

Step 1: Speak with an Access Group Processing Representative.

An Access Group Processing (AGP) representative will first discuss the program and some options, answer your questions and then make recommendations regarding your specific processing needs. To speak with an AGP representative, please call (877) 207-6278.

Step 2: Request an Application.

An AGP representative will collect some information from you in order to fax you an application or direct you to the appropriate electronic on-line application. (Note: You will need a promotion code to access the on-line application.) To request your application or to receive your promotion code, please call Dave or Greg @ (877) 207-6278.

Step 3: Complete and fax back application or complete on-line application.

	Fax Version: Merchant completes, signs, and faxes application they received via fax back to AGP. Completed applications should be faxed to (800) 480-6694 or (732) 282-1447.
	On-line Version: Merchant completes and electronically signs on-line application.

Step 4: Approval Process

	Fax Version: AGP reviews faxed applications for any missing information and submits the completed application to POS Card Systems for approval.
	On-line Version: On-line applications are submitted directly to POS Card Systems for approval.
	POS Card Systems approves and issues a merchant ID number (usually within 2 business days) and provides merchant number to AGP. *(More than 99% of all NAB merchant applications are approved).

Step 5: AGP orders (applicable) Payment Gateway, Terminal or ships Software for approved merchant account.

	Payment Gateway Processing Option: AGP constructs Payment Gateway and sends the log-in information and start-up instructions to the merchant.
	Software Processing Solution: AGP ships software along with complete set-up/installation procedures to merchant.
	Terminal Processing Solution: AGP orders the terminal and POS Card Systems ships pre-programmed terminal to merchant.
	Reprogrammed Terminal Processing Solution Option: POS Card Systems constructs a terminal configuration file for the NAM member. AGP sends reprogramming instructions to NAM member to reprogram the terminal. Reprogramming the terminal is a very simple procedure that will take approximately 15 minutes.

Step 6: Merchant Receives Payment Gateway Log-In, Terminal or Software.

	Payment Gateway Processing Solution: Merchant logs in online using temporary password, changes password and can begin accepting credit card payments.
	Software Processing Solution: Merchant contacts the customer support staff of the software company to walk them through installation and software configuration. Customer support will walk the merchant through a test transaction. Once the software is fully installed and a test transaction has been completed, the merchant is able to begin accepting credit-card payments.
	Terminal Processing Solution: Merchant plugs-in and connects the terminal to a phone line and merchant is able to begin accepting credit-card payments.
	Reprogrammed Terminal Solution: AGP sends instructions to the NAB member for reprogramming the existing terminal. Once the terminal is reprogrammed (approximately 15 minutes), the merchant can begin accepting credit-card payments.