Your business banking clients need payment processing. When your institution can't offer competitive rates — or handles high-risk merchants — refer them to Merchant1 Solutions and earn a residual on every account you send.
Business owners who bank with you trust your institution. When they need payment processing, they often ask their banker first. That's a referral opportunity most banks leave on the table.
We serve businesses that many bank-affiliated processors won't touch: bail bond agencies, firearms dealers, auto dealers, vape shops, CBD retailers, and other high-risk industries. If your merchant services partner declines a client, we can often approve them.
The relationship benefits you in two ways: your client stays happy with your institution because you solved their problem, and you earn a monthly residual for the life of the account.
| Active Referrals | Est. Monthly Residual |
|---|---|
| 5 accounts | $375–$750/mo |
| 10 accounts | $750–$1,500/mo |
| 25 accounts | $1,875–$3,750/mo |
| 50 accounts | $3,750–$7,500/mo |
Paid monthly. Based on merchant processing volume. Institution or individual RM compensation structures available.
When your merchant services partner declines a business — bail bonds, firearms, CBD, auto dealers, vape — refer them to us. We have banking relationships specifically for high-risk verticals. Your client gets approved, you earn a referral fee, and your banking relationship stays intact.
See High Risk Verticals →Whether you're a bank officer, branch manager, or individual relationship manager, we can structure a referral arrangement that works. Fill out the form and Emerson will be in touch within one business day.
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