Best for
PNC Merchant Services is best for businesses that prefer to use Clover products. PNC Merchant Services has a large selection, including Clover Go, Flex, Mini, and Station. PNC also offers eCommerce solutions that integrate with Clover and 50 other third-party payment terminals.
Specializes in
As a big bank, PNC offers many services beyond payment processing. In fact, PNC can be a one-stop shop for any small business, including services for checking, savings, credit cards and other business banking options. Business owners can also handle their personal finances with PNC, including auto loans, mortgage, retirement planning and investment management.
Pricing Summary
Setup Fee: $0
Monthly Fee: $19.95
Swipe Rate: 2.60%
Keyed-in Rate: 3.45% + $0.15
Early Termination Fee : Up to $900
Contract Terms:
The 1983 merger of PNC Pittsburgh National Corporation and Provident National Corporation created PNC bank. By virtue of this merger, PNC became the largest bank in Pennsylvania. Since then, PNC's management has focused on organic growth, mainly through the expansion of its middle-market corporate business. The company has also grown through the development of its retail business through enhanced online products. The company plans to merge with BBVA USA. Once complete, the merged company will become one of the top five largest banks in the U.S.
The merger will also expand operations from coast to coast, particularly increasing presence in the Western states.
PNC Merchant Services is the merchant services division of PNC Bank, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company operates as a First Data reseller, providing merchant accounts and Clover point-of-sale products.
Small businesses find great convenience in PNC Merchant Services virtual payment system. These payment systems allow them to process credit/debit cards for mail-in, eCommerce- and telephone orders. Reviewers indicate satisfaction with this system. Virtual payments run through PNC Merchant Services website, so no equipment is needed. In addition, PNC Merchant Services manages the website and has the robust cybersecurity features of a large financial institution. Many smaller businesses are better off teaming with a large payment processor rather than implementing their own security protocols, which is highly expensive.
PNC Bank is headquartered at 249 Fifth Avenue, One PNC Plaza, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222. Troy Baker serves as the senior vice president and managing director of the division.
Head Quarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Year Founded
1996
CEO
William S. Demchak
Employees
49000
Merchant Provider Risk Tolerance
No setup fee.
Offers multiple hardware solutions.
Traditional banking services such as auto loans, mortgages etc. are also available to business customers.
Domestic phone support during business hours.
Checks are accepted as payment.
Early termination fee.
Three year contract term.
Poor customer service.
Expensive hardware leases.
Limited pricing information is available online.
PNC Merchant Services conducts business as a payment processor reseller. It gets most of its equipment from First Data and offers an extensive Clover selection. The variety of products and available business services make PNC a great choice for business owners who need a full-service banking approach, rather than a payment processor reseller that only provides equipment. PNC offers merchant cash advances and other types of business loans at competitive rates.
Some of the more popular products and services include the following:
Clover Family Package
Clover offers some of the most effective payment processing systems. For those who like the Clover brand, PNC provides a great option.
Mobile Processing
In today's tech-driven world, mobile processing is a must. One day, customers may pay for everything with their phones. PNC provides user-friendly mobile payment processing solutions.
EMV & Contactless Acceptance
With COVID-19 continuing to spread, contactless acceptance has become a key tool in fighting the pandemic. PNC offers its customers this option, which may even be mandatory in some areas. Contactless acceptance goes a long way to preventing the spread of all contagious illnesses, so we can expect the concept to remain prevalent after the COVID-19 crisis abates.
Check acceptance:
It's always important to verify if a check is authentic. PNC bank provides security tools that indicate when it is safe to accept a check.
Internet and eCommerce Package
Between the development of Amazon and the pandemic restrictions, more and more business has moved online. Consumers seem to like this arrangement, so signing up for a PNC Bank internet and eCommerce package is more than just a convenience. It is also a competitive necessity.
Analytics
PNC Bank collects data that helps business owners make wiser decisions. For example, knowing the ratio of visitors to a website to sales inquiries generated by the site provides a window into its effectiveness.
Discloses All Important Terms
No
Public Pricing Available
No
PNC Merchant Services posts its pricing on its website, which is a big plus in an industry famous for opaque pricing structures. Its latest transaction rates stand at a flat 2.6% for swipes and 3.45% plus $0.15 for keyed-in swipes.
The company does not disclose, however, whether it charges a PCI compliance fee. Reviews show that PNC Merchant Services does charge fees for setup ($395), application and programming. Clients must also agree to a $5 statement fee and $15 to $20 monthly minimum.
Pricing Model
Tiered Pricing
Swiped Rate
2.60%
Keyed-in Rate
3.45% + $0.15
Mobile Payment Rate
Virtual Terminal Rate
1.89% + $0.23 - 2.90% + $0.30
Monthly Fee
$19.95
Payment Gateway Fee
None
Batch Fee
Undisclosed
Early Termination Fee
Up to $900
PCI Compliance Fee
Undisclosed
Equipment Lease Terms
48 Month (locked)
Address Verification Service (AVS)
Application Fee
$195
Account Setup Fee
$0
Gateway Setup Fee
$90 (Programming Fee)
Annual Fee
Undisclosed
Monthly Minimum
Up to $20
Statement Fee
The company does charge high early termination fees. If you cancel before the three-year contract expires, you are liable for liquidated damages. Liquidated damages are the total loss to PNC Merchant Services as a result of the early cancellation. As a result, PNC Merchant Services can charge substantially more than the $495 early termination fee imposed by First Data.
Many customer reviews report unhappiness with the liquidated damages. Some cases cited early-termination charges of close to $1,000.
Contract Length
3 Years
Early Termination Fee
Up to $900
PNC Merchant Services has an “A+” rating with the Better Business Bureau and has received 0 complaints in the past 3 years.
BBB
A+
N/A
N/A
Yelp
N/A
Total Online Reviews
50+
Total Online Complaints
30+
Lawsuits
1
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