Call CITIBANK (or some other major issuer), they will provide you with just
about everything you will need to get you up and running.  I found them to
be very helpful...remember, they want your business.  :-)  You can also
usually get some help/answers from you bank.

Good luck.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chip Dorman [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 8:59 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Credit Cards
>
> [oh ick]
>
> Hi y'all,
>
> Well, I knew this day was coming...
>
> We have a request from a few of our customers for us
> to accept credit card charges for their orders.  You know,
> Master Card, Visa and stuff.
>
> My problem is that I have no idea where to start with this.
> I was wondering if some of you (-d?) who are already handling
> credit card order payments would point me in the right direction.
>
> We are a manufacturer of industrial machine tooling and sale
> solely through distribution.  In other words, we do not do
> consumer/end user sales.  Our order processing is either
> by EDI or through our national call center which utilizes a
> custom developed order entry program.
>
> All opinions, stories and advice will be greatly appreciated.
>
> TIA,
> Chip Dorman
> Kennametal, Inc