You’re not just processing payments—you’re optimizing your entire cash flow. Our Sterling clients see faster deposits, lower fees, and fewer headaches because we’ve built our systems around what actually matters to your business.
When your payment processing works right, you get your money the next business day instead of waiting three to five days. You pay competitive rates instead of inflated fees that eat your margins. And when something needs attention, you reach a real person who knows your account—not a call center queue.
That’s the difference between surviving on payments and thriving with them. We handle the technical complexity so you can focus on what you do best: running your business.
We’ve been helping Sterling area businesses process payments efficiently since 2007. We’re not another faceless processor—we’re a local company with over 30 dedicated employees who understand Virginia’s business landscape.
We’ve earned the 2024 and 2023 Best of Annapolis Awards because we do things differently. Instead of locking you into rigid contracts with hidden fees, we design custom solutions that fit your specific needs and budget. As a registered ISO of PNC Bank, we combine the security and backing of a major financial institution with the personal service of a local partner.
Sterling businesses choose us because we treat your success as our success. When you grow, we grow—which is why we invest in tomorrow’s technology today and never leave you hanging when you need support.
Getting started is straightforward. First, we analyze your current processing situation and identify opportunities to reduce costs while improving functionality. No generic proposals—we look at your actual transaction patterns, business type, and growth plans.
Next, we design a custom payment processing approach that meets your specific requirements in the most cost-effective way possible. This includes selecting the right equipment, setting up your merchant account, and configuring everything for optimal performance.
Finally, we handle the technical setup and provide comprehensive training for your team. Your new system goes live with full support, and you start seeing the benefits immediately—faster funding, lower rates, and the peace of mind that comes with having a dedicated support team just a phone call away.
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Your Sterling business gets access to our full suite of payment processing services. This includes credit and debit card processing, electronic check services, gift and loyalty card programs, and mobile payment solutions. We support everything from traditional countertop terminals to wireless systems that work anywhere.
For Sterling’s growing e-commerce businesses, our online payment processing handles card-not-present transactions with advanced fraud protection and seamless integration with your existing website or shopping cart. Our payment gateway supports recurring billing, subscription services, and automated invoicing—perfect for service-based businesses throughout Northern Virginia.
What sets us apart in the Sterling market is our commitment to transparent pricing and flexible terms. While other processors lock you into long contracts with early termination fees, we earn your business every day with competitive rates, reliable service, and the kind of support that actually solves problems instead of creating more of them.
Most Sterling businesses can start processing online payments within 24-48 hours of approval. We handle the technical setup, merchant account creation, and integration with your website or e-commerce platform.
The timeline depends on your business type and processing history, but we prioritize fast deployment because we know every day without proper payment processing costs you money. Our local team works directly with you to ensure everything is configured correctly and your staff knows how to use the system effectively.
For businesses with existing processing relationships, we can often maintain your current setup while transitioning to better rates and terms, minimizing any disruption to your operations.
Processing fees vary based on your business type, transaction volume, and average ticket size, but our Sterling clients typically see significant savings compared to their previous processors. We offer interchange-plus pricing that provides transparency—you see exactly what you’re paying and why.
Instead of marking up your rates with hidden fees, we charge a small, consistent markup over actual interchange costs. This means high-volume businesses pay less per transaction, and everyone benefits from predictable pricing that doesn’t change based on card type or transaction method.
We also eliminate many of the junk fees other processors charge—no setup fees, no cancellation penalties, and no surprise charges for basic services like customer support or statement access. Our goal is to help you keep more of what you earn.
Absolutely. Our Sterling clients can accept all modern payment methods including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and contactless card taps. We provide mobile card readers, wireless terminals, and smartphone-based processing solutions that work anywhere you do business.
For Sterling businesses that operate at farmers markets, trade shows, or provide on-site services, our mobile solutions include everything from simple card readers that connect to your phone to full wireless terminals with built-in receipt printers and customer displays.
All our mobile processing solutions include the same security features as traditional terminals, with end-to-end encryption and tokenization to protect your customers’ payment data. You get fast, secure processing whether you’re in your storefront or out in the field serving Northern Virginia customers.
You get direct access to our dedicated support team Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 10 PM Eastern Time. No call centers, no phone trees—just real people who know your account and can solve problems quickly.
Our Sterling clients have our direct contact information and work with the same support representatives consistently. This means when you call with a question, you’re talking to someone who understands your business and processing history, not reading from a script.
We also provide proactive support by monitoring your account for unusual activity, processing issues, or opportunities to optimize your setup. If we notice something that could save you money or improve your operations, we reach out directly with recommendations.
Yes, we integrate with most popular business software, accounting systems, and e-commerce platforms used by Sterling businesses. This includes QuickBooks, Xero, Shopify, WooCommerce, and dozens of industry-specific software solutions.
Our integration capabilities mean your payment data flows directly into your existing systems, eliminating manual data entry and reducing reconciliation time. For businesses using custom software or specialized industry applications, we work with your IT team or software vendor to ensure seamless connectivity.
We also provide detailed reporting and data export options, so even if direct integration isn’t available, you can easily import your payment data into any system. The goal is to make payment processing fit into your existing workflow, not force you to change how you operate.
We implement multiple layers of security to protect your business and customers. All transactions are encrypted from the moment the card is swiped or entered until the data reaches the processor. We use tokenization to replace sensitive card data with secure tokens, so actual card numbers never touch your systems.
Our fraud detection tools monitor every transaction in real-time, flagging suspicious activity before it becomes a problem. For Sterling businesses processing higher volumes or operating in industries prone to fraud, we provide advanced AI-driven fraud prevention that learns from your transaction patterns.
We’re also PCI DSS compliant and help ensure your business meets all payment security requirements. This includes providing secure payment terminals, encrypted data transmission, and ongoing security monitoring. We handle the complex compliance requirements so you can focus on running your business with confidence.
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