Whether you're a salesperson, CPA, banker, or trade association — we have a structured program that rewards you every month for merchants you refer. One referral, monthly income for as long as they process.
Every program is different. Click below to jump straight to the one that fits your situation.
Sign merchants onto Merchant1 Solutions and earn a percentage of their monthly processing revenue — every single month, for as long as they stay on the platform. This is residual income. You do the work once, you collect indefinitely.
No experience in payment processing required. No license needed. No buy-in, no franchise fee. Just a willingness to talk to local business owners and show them what they're overpaying.
| Portfolio Size | Avg Volume | Est. Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 5 merchants | $20K | $300–$450 |
| 10 merchants | $25K | $750–$1,200 |
| 25 merchants | $35K | $2,500–$4,000 |
| 50 merchants | $40K | $7,000–$10,000 |
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South Texas is massively underserved. You're not fighting for scraps.
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As a CPA, bookkeeper, or financial advisor, you see your clients' payment processing statements every month. You know better than anyone what they're paying. The question is: are you helping them save on it?
The M1S Accountant Referral Program lets you refer clients who are overpaying on card processing — and earn a referral bonus for every one that gets approved, plus an ongoing monthly residual as long as they stay with us.
How it works: You refer a client, we do a free statement analysis, and if they switch we send you a referral bonus ($300–$600 depending on volume) and set up a monthly residual split so you keep earning as long as they process with us.
Trade associations, chambers of commerce, and demo associations represent hundreds or thousands of small businesses. Those businesses all accept cards. Most of them are overpaying. That's an opportunity — for your members and for your organization.
The M1S Trade Association Program gives your members access to discounted processing rates, priority service, and a dedicated rep. Your association earns a revenue share on every member that enrolls — without doing any sales work.
Demo Associations: If you run a demo or trade association in South Texas, we're actively looking to build partnerships in Laredo, Eagle Pass, McAllen, and the RGV. Let's talk about what a co-branded member benefit program could look like for your members.
Community banks and credit unions have deep relationships with the small businesses in their communities. Those businesses need payment processing — and most of them aren't getting the rates or service they deserve from whoever set them up years ago.
The M1S Bank Referral Program is a simple, no-cost way for community financial institutions to add value for business customers and generate non-interest income at the same time.
Community bank focus: We're specifically interested in partnering with community banks and credit unions serving the South Texas and border region market — institutions that know their customers personally and want to give them better options.
Most banks are already partnered with a large national processor who handles their merchant services. Those programs often under-serve small and high-risk merchants, have rigid pricing, and poor local support. M1S fills the gap — especially for customers your current processor has turned away.
Fill out the form and Emerson will reach out within 24 hours. Whether you're a salesperson, CPA, banker, or association — there's a program that fits.