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    Business ProfileforVelocity Merchant Services/VMS

    Credit Card Processing Services
    BBB accredited business

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:
    Attention Consumers:

    Velocity Merchant Services/VMS is not related to Valued Merchant Services located in Conway Arkansas and in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.13/5stars

    Average of 8 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    17 complaints closed in last 3 years

    4 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 2/9/2024

    Years in Business: 26

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    specializes in credit card and debit card processing, gift cards, check guarantees and website development. Products and services include Merchant Services customized to your specific needs, Credit & debit card processing, EBT/SNAP processing, Mobile & contactless payments, Online payment gateway and more. 

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    3051 Oak Grove Rd 2nd Floor, Downers Grove, IL 60515-1156
    BBB File Opened:
    10/9/2001
    Years in Business:
    26
    Business Started:
    1/2/1998
    Business Started Locally:
    1/2/1998
    Business Incorporated:
    12/20/1999
    Accredited Since:
    2/9/2024
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Number of Employees:
    51
    Alternate Business Name
    • VMS Inc
    Hours of Operation

    Primary

    M:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    T:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    W:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Th:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    F:
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    Sa:
    Closed
    Su:
    Closed
    Business Management
    • Ms. Linda Rhode, Executive Assistant
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Ms. Linda Rhode, Executive Assistant

    Customer Contact

    • Ms. Linda Rhode, Executive Assistant

    Customer Complaints

    17 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    03/20/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    ************ closed our business account, due to not receiving a copy of our business license. The head office of the bank sent the information to the local branch of which we opened the account and they failed to inform us of what was requested by the head office. We went in and solved the issue with the bank and spoke with a representative from VMS and we followed all the necessary steps to resume funding activities. Note: all daily funding to our account was returned by the bank. VMS sent in a portion of the money and told us that it was all that was held. After several phone calls and going through the accounting steps and sending statements, so they could use and compare with there's we are yet to receive the remainder of the funds. See attachments.
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    Customer Reviews

    8 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Sherry J

    1 star

    11/10/2023

    Velocity Merchant Services are crooks! When I first bought my business, I needed a credit card processor company. ****** evidentally gave them my phone number and they called. I accepted the terms (1year). Then the next day...(Before I received the card processor, I called the salesman to cancel. She informed me that it was too late, and that I would be locked in to the ***** monthly fee for 1 year and would not get the ****** initial fee back. I accepted it because I felt that I was at fault for agreeing initially, however, I ****ed my calendar for the one year **** which would have been March 2023. I have never used the equipment at all. In March I called and cancelled the contract. Then was told that it is a 4 year contract and that I would have to pay ****** to cancel on the 4th year. If they would allow a 0 star rating, they would get it from me. This company is pure and simply a scam!! Roxton Grocery and Cafe

    Velocity Merchant Services/VMS Response

    11/13/2023

    ******, Our rep **** will be reaching out to you, but it looks as though something is off - the dates, products and prices you mention are not the ones in our files for either of the times you have processed with us. We don't charge an initial fee either. **** will be able to help you resolve this.

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