Secure Merchant Application

You're ready — let's get you set up

The application below takes about 5–10 minutes. Have a few details handy and you'll breeze through it. Everything you submit is encrypted and reviewed by our local Tampa Bay team — no obligation until you're approved and comfortable moving forward.

Have This Handy

What you'll need

Gathering these first makes the form quick — most of it you already have on hand.

  • Business details — legal name, DBA, address, and your EIN (or SSN if you're a sole proprietor)
  • Owner info & a government-issued ID for each principal owner
  • Bank account for deposits — a voided check or your routing & account numbers
  • A recent processing statementoptional — if you're switching, it helps us price you accurately
  • Rough monthly volume & average ticket size
What Happens Next

After you submit

No waiting in the dark — here's exactly how it goes.

  • 01

    You submit the application

    Takes about 5–10 minutes. Your information is encrypted end to end.

  • 02

    Quick review & underwriting

    Our local team reviews it — usually within one business day — and reaches out if anything's missing.

  • 03

    Approval, setup & training

    Once approved, we handle your POS setup, training, and ongoing support — all locally, all handled.

256-bit SSL encrypted PCI-compliant processing Your info is never sold Local team, real people
Start Your Application
Complete your secure intake form below

Fill it out at your own pace. Questions along the way? Call or text us — a real person will pick up.

Need a hand? Call or text (727) 732-3292 · [email protected]
Real Merchants · Real Results

What Our Clients Are Saying

Tampa Bay businesses share their experience working with Tampa Bay Pay — from setup through ongoing support.

Joto's Pizza
Jodi Whitcomb, Owner  ·  jotospizza.com
Family-owned for 52 years. Upgraded to FigurePOS — caller ID integration, customizable menus, and a system staff learn fast without extensive training.
Restaurant FigurePOS Seminole, FL
Florida Orange Groves Winery
Lance Shooks, Owner  ·  floridawine.com
When QuickBooks stopped processing credit cards, Tampa Bay Pay provided a seamless integration — keeping their existing QuickBooks setup without an expensive POS replacement.
Winery & Retail QuickBooks Integration St. Pete Beach, FL
Plumbing by Paul
Paul & Alycia Alves, Owners  ·  plumbingbypaulllc.com
Tampa Bay Pay goes beyond payment processing — always reachable by phone, text, or email, and a valuable partner for Google SEO, social media, and web support.
Plumbing & Trade Dual Pricing Tampa Bay, FL
Plumbing by Paul
Paul Alves  ·  plumbingbypaulllc.com
Previous provider had frequent errors and slow funding. New setup processes payments reliably in the field and at the office — with next-day funding that's critical for a small business.
Plumbing & Trade Next-Day Funding Mobile Payments
Wrenchmasters
Kenny Gehringer, Owner  ·  wrenchmastersauto.com
Previous processor only offered a 1-800 number. Switched for local support and streamlined technology — now sends invoices and processes tap-to-pay even when internet is spotty.
Auto Service Tampa Bay, FL
Featured On · The Paycast Network

Zac on The Paycast Network

Founder Zac Gottlieb joined The Paycast Network to talk transparency, interchange, and what it really takes to build a payments brand local businesses trust.

Why Most Processors Hide Their Real Fees
Zac Gottlieb with host Chase  ·  The Paycast Network
Breaking down interchange rates, the hidden costs of flat-rate pricing, and why merchant processors should be held to the same professional standards as CPAs, lawyers, and bankers.
Transparency Interchange Jun 2026
Handshakes, High Standards & Einstein's Hair
Zac Gottlieb, with Andrew Gill & Clay Shivers  ·  The Paycast Network
A roundtable on building a standout payments brand in 2026 — why branding is a stamina game, and why in an automated world the person behind the terminal is still your most valuable asset.
Branding Roundtable May 2026
Google Reviews · Tampa Bay Pay

The Highest Rated Payment Team in Tampa Bay

Don't take our word for it — here's what local business owners say after switching to Tampa Bay Pay.

5.0
★★★★★
Google Rating
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