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What We're About
We help businesses find payment processing, finance and banking solutions suited to their needs.
Founded in 2016, Merchant Advice Service saw a gap in the market for simple, non-biased card payments advice and transparency. Other websites offered rate shopping ‘money supermarket’ type of comparisons however the team at MAS HQ wanted to bring a solution-led approach to the forefront of the card payment industry. Together we make payments BETTER!
Renowned for its hard sales, complex terminology, and lack of customer support – merchant services can be a tough old game. Nevertheless, Founder Libby James brought a refreshing approach to the industry, being quoted as saying ‘we give card payments advice like you would a mate in a pub; simple, free and honest’.
Merchant Advice Service Information: The Beginning. Our clients want to be empowered to make informed decisions when it comes to their business finances. We work in a world of confusing terminology with people not always fully understanding what they’re paying for and why. So we wanted to debunk that and put them back in the driving seat.
Over the years we’ve partnered with the very best in card payments, business banking and merchant finance providers. Our tried and tested network of payments specialists allows our clients to choose a solution which works best for them. From start-ups to high risk merchants – we’ve got it all covered.
Our Values
Transparency
Education
Unbiased
Free
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Meet Our Founder
Libby James founded Merchant Advice Service in 2016, driven by frustrations with the lack of transparency in the payments industry. She worked tirelessly to build a worldwide network of trusted partner banks, addressing the common challenges businesses face when accepting card payments or finding suitable bank accounts.
With a team of industry experts, Libby developed The Payments Directory. Accomplishing her goal to provide businesses with banks that suit their unique needs—easily, unbiased, and free of charge. She believes in helping companies make informed decisions, whether through a self-serve approach or by sourcing a contact for bespoke advice, ultimately offering empowerment, choice, and transparency.
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