subject: Of Credit Cards And Courier Services [print this page] Chaaaaaaarge it! With credit cards becoming more and more ubiquitous, some people wonder if we're heading toward a cashless economy. Regardless, not every merchant accepts credit. Many people, when shopping for a Phoenix Courier Service, will ask in the first 60 seconds whether they can put their shipment on a credit card. Now, the majority of courier firms, like the majority of all merchants today, are more than willing to accommodate credit cards. Many, in fact, prefer them. However, there are various perfectly legitimate reasons why a courier service might choose not to accept credit.
There are a variety of reasons for a business not to accept credit. Some Phoenix based courier services, like businesses in all parts of the country, will have had bad experiences with credit cards in the past. They may have been hit with unexpected fees or just found that it wasn't worth the extra paperwork to accept credit. One might think that a courier service that doesn't accept credit would be at a disadvantage vis a vis other similar firms.
It would seem that with the use of credit on the rise, it would be nearly suicidal for a business not to accept it as a method of payment. However, with some Phoenix Courier Services that make this decision, there could be more there than meets the eye. Oftentimes with these businesses, it is the case that they have done so well from the get-go that they have never had the need to accept credit. These firms often have a loyal customer base that keeps them in the black.
Keep in mind, though, if you are planning to pay for a shipment with a credit card that you need to ensure that the courier service accepts your credit card. The Phoenix Courier Service urges you to double and triple check with whichever courier service you may be planning to do business with that they accept your credit card before you make shipping plans with them that your business depends on.
For the most part, the major credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are accepted anywhere that allows payment on credit. We've run across many firms that do not take other second tier cards, though, such as Discover and Amex. Even with Visa and MasterCard, though, it is not a bad idea to make certain that they are accepted before making firm plans.
