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Q: How do I qualify to use ChronoPay's services?

A: ChronoPay B.V. has strategic relationships with a number of major acquiring banks in the European Union (EU). As a result, ChronoPay can assist you in the application for an Internet Merchant Account, as well as providing payment processing services to any merchant, who has a legitimate presence in the EU.

Due to the European licensing area of Visa and MasterCard we are able to accept merchants in the following countries:

Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark *
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
The Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Russia
San Marino
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom **
Vatican


* incl. Faroe Islands and Greenland;
** incl. Channel Islands and Isle of Man;

Q: What do I need to do to obtain an Internet Merchant Account?

A: You will need to apply for a Merchant Account with one of our acquiring bank partners. In order for ChronoPay to facilitate your application with our acquiring bank we require the following (copies of) documents related to your company:

  • Proof of company registration; Corporate registration is generally evidenced by means of the certificate of registration. Please note that the first page of the certificate of registration alone does not suffice. The complete certificate of registration, containing all the necessary details (company address, managing directors' names, date of formation, etc.) is required.
  • Current appointments, copy of articles of incorporation or partnership agreement;
  • Certified evidence of the permanent residence or workplace of the named principle (for example; utility bill, telephone bill or gas bill);
  • Copy of passport of the signatories;
  • Chargeback history (including history with all previous acquiring banks) during the past 3 months. Please include bank statements as well as credit card processing details. If you processed credit cards please give us the reason for termination, the name of the acquirer as well as the period of processing. Include termination agreement if available;
  • Ownership and business structure as a diagram, if available. The structure should elucidate legal corporate relationships (e.g. parent and subsidiary companies);
  • A description of your company's history and current business plan;


Please feel free to contact a ChronoPay Representatives at sales@chronopay.com  if you have questions about the Merchant Application procedure.

Q: Can you please explain your application procedure?

A: The process to request your own Merchant Account with ChronoPay is as follows:

  1. ChronoPay receives your online application. If you did not fill out this form but signed up through another website, please fill out the form as your client ID will be created with this form;
  2. Once the form is received, our risk department will go over your website to check whether or not the products you sell can be accepted by our bank partners. They will also check if any additional changes need to be made on your website before our bank will approve the application; A few things that need to be included on the website in order for our risk department and the bank to approve the website are; detailed info about product, prices, terms/conditions, refund policy, customer support, shipping info, about / contact us / phone support, (postal box addresses are not allowed, the address provided must be the EU based company address) shopping cart (this does not need to be fully active as you will receive implementation information from ChronoPay once your application is approved by our bank);
  3. If approved by our risk department, the sales department will send out an offer and asks for the documentation needed to start requesting approval from our acquiring bank;
  4. If the documentation is received and approved and any additional changes on the website that needed to be made are done we will send the contract between ChronoPay and the merchant;
  5. After the contract is received by ChronoPay and if no more final changes need to be made on the website, we will start the application process with our acquiring bank. We will send them all the documentation and information we have;
  6. If the bank approves the application a contract between the bank and the merchant will be sent;
  7. Once accepted we will send you information on how to implement ChronoPay processing on your site. Additionally, you will receive the login details to your client administration site.


If you have any further questions please contact our sales department by sending an email to sales@chronopay.com  or give them a call at +31 20 7940110.

Q: If I apply for an Internet Merchant Account (IMA) with ChronoPay, will I get a true direct Merchant Account with my own descriptor?

A: Yes, you will obtain your own Internet Merchant Account with your own Merchant Identification (MID). You become a direct Merchant by contracting with an acquiring bank (a Card Association Member). This Merchant relationship is what allows you to accept Visa and MasterCard transactions under your business name. You will also be required to establish a contractual relationship with ChronoPay, who will handle your online credit card payment processing.

As a direct Merchant of an acquiring bank, you are able to set your own descriptor. The descriptor is what the cardholder sees on his credit card statement when he or she buys something from your online store. Your descriptor should identify your online store, so that the cardholder recognizes the transaction, minimizing the likelihood that they will "dispute" the transaction. It should also contain your contact information, so the customer can easily inquire about the transaction, if they do not remember what they purchased. Example Descriptor: "JeansMusicStore.com", (800) 123-4567.

Q: If I do not wish to apply for an Internet Merchant Account, can I still use your payment services?

A: Yes, you can. In addition to being a PSP, which is perfect for Merchants with their own Internet Merchant Account, ChronoPay is also an IPSP, which is ideal for Merchants with low monthly turnover and/or those who do not wish to acquire an Internet Merchant Account.

Q: If my company is incorporated outside the EU region, can I still use your services?

A: No, we can only accept merchants, who are incorporated in the EU region. If you wish to use our services, but your company is not currently incorporated in the European Union, we can assist you in getting the proper EU registrations. Please contact us at sales@chronopay.com  to inquire about getting registered in the EU.

Q: How long will it take from the time I complete the ChronoPay online application until I can start accepting online payments on my Website?

A: That depends on how quickly you supply us with the required documents to apply for your Merchant Account. Typically, the entire application procedure for the Internet Merchant Account takes between 4 and 6 weeks.

Q: I would like to receive an offer from ChronoPay. What do I need to do?

A: Please fill in the application form. One of our Account Executives will get in touch with you regarding getting set up with us.