How do you accept credit card payments over the phone?

[haring]

I have tried to avoid accepting credit cards in the past because of the incurred cost. It looks like that I need to change this because more and more brides and grooms want to pay via credit card.

My question: Do you accept credit cards? If yes, which company do you use? Which type of service/provider should I avoid? Which is the most cost effective provider? What is the easiest way to start this?

Thanks for all you help!

[sbay]

I use square-up but there are other vendors as well such as intuit's go payments The nice thing about square is that there is no fixed monthly fee (but they charge slightly higher rates). I think you need to do the math on volume vs fee to see where the break-even point is for you.

[haring]

I use square-up but there are other vendors as well such as intuit's go payments The nice thing about square is that there is no fixed monthly fee (but they charge slightly higher rates). I think you need to do the math on volume vs fee to see where the break-even point is for you.

I have just ordered the square reader! I love that there are no monthly fees! I don't have a wedding every month where the bride and groom wants to pay with the plastic.