Planning for successful merchant conversions.

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Best Practices for ISOs and Financial Institutions

Can Merchant Conversions Minimize Attrition and Maximize Profitability?

If you have merchants that can be converted, you should ask your merchant services provider, ”What’s the best way to approach my existing portfolio?“

  • Should I convert my merchant portfolio?
    Although merchant attrition in a conversion is a real issue that needs to be carefully thought through, there are ways to reduce its impact and proactively safeguard your relationships.
  • How do I develop and execute a successful rollout plan for my new service?
    A detailed project plan can make sure that your conversion runs as smoothly as possible so that your merchant services program delivers the maximum benefit to both you and your merchants.

The latest best practice from Clearent serves as your guide to a successful conversion. It walks you through a step-by-step process to make sure that you and your provider share common goals and have documented processes and well-defined timelines. There is also a diagram that leads you through all of the key areas that should be considered so that the conversion is as seamless as possible.

With a well thought out plan and the right partner, conversions can be a positive experience–one that benefits your organization both short term and in the long run by protecting your relationships and your profitability.

Click here to learn how you can create and execute a conversion plan that can minimize attrition and help maximize profitability and relationships.

Additional Best Practices:

Functional Sales Plans: Success Through Honest Assessment and Better Planning