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For Musicians: How to Take Credit Card as Payment

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As a musician, accepting credit cards is a game-changer, even though there are more common payment methods. Therefore, every musician must be set up to receive credit cards at all times as a means of payment. Missing out on that big gig because you do not accept credit cards is a risk no artist should take. To ensure you are always prepared, below are easy ways to set up different platforms for you to accept credit cards and ensure the security of your client's credit cards. 



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Three Easy Credit Card Payment Processor 


Paypal


Paypal is a payment processor that allows you to accept the client’s credit card. However, both parties must have a PayPal account. It is easy to use but comes with a 3.49% plus 49 cents per transaction.


How to Use Paypal to Accept Credit Cards


  1. Visit the PayPal website and sign up

  2. Select business account as the account type

  3. Provide your business information

  4. Set up your password

  5. Login and click on business tools

  6. Select Paypal standard or PayPal payment standard to accept credit cards

  7. Follow the onscreen instructions to round up the process. 


Venmo


Venmo works similarly to Paypal. You need a business account with Venmo to accept credit cards. The client must also be a Venmo user. It comes with a 3% charge on all transactions.


How to Use Venmo to  Accept Credit Cards


  1. Set up a Venmo business profile

  2. Go to Pay or Request and select Request patent

  3. Enter the amount and add a note describing the services offered

  4. Send the invoice to your client via Venmo

  5. The client will pay via their Venmo balance


Square


Square is the easiest processor to use to accept credit cards. It does not require the client to have an account. Using square comes with a 2.9% plus 30 cents per every transaction.


How to Use Square to Accept Credit Card


Square offers so many options for accepting credit cards. If the patent is in-person, you can use any of the following methods.


  1. Square reader

  2. Square Terminal

  3. Square Stand


Before a transaction can occur, the Square reader must be connected to your mobile phone or your Square terminal. 


If the client wants to pay online, you can facilitate the payments using Square Online or Square Invoices.


Importance of Accepting Credit Cards


Aside from not missing out on gigs, more benefits come with accepting credit cards as a musician. 


  1. It offers convenience to your clients as they can easily make transactions

  2. Accepting credit cards gives you a professional image

  3. It allows you to land high-paying gigs, therefore increasing your total revenue

  4. Credit card transactions are stored electrically, therefore providing a simplified record keeping of transactions.


Accepting credit cards is not restricted to accepting payments from clients. In fact, if you plan to sell Merchandise, you must state that you accept credit cards as a means of payment. Set up your payment process and get ready to get that mind-blowing gig that would be paid via credit cards.



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