Reliable Payment Processing for Hard-to-Place Businesses.
At CWA Merchant Services, we make payment processing simple and accessible for businesses in high-risk industries. Whether you’re facing strict regulations, high chargeback rates, or difficulty securing a merchant account, we provide customized solutions to help you process payments securely and efficiently.

CWA Delivers the Expertise You Need
Traditional banks and payment processors turn high-risk businesses away—we don’t. Our streamlined approval process helps you get set up with a secure merchant account quickly so you can start accepting payments without delays. Don’t let “high-risk” stop your business from thriving. At CWA Merchant Services, we provide customized, secure, and scalable payment solutions designed for your industry.
Security
CWA is looking out for you and your customers.Security
Faster approvals mean more sales, more business getting done. Our payment gateway is secure technology that safely transmits payment information, fast and flexible all day long.
Whether it’s in person or online, we’ll help you simplify your payments, consolidate key resources, and make reporting and reconciliation smooth and easy.
Reporting
Data points and insight to keep you informed.Reporting
Data points and insight to keep you informed of the ups and downs in your business. At a glance, see what’s selling, what needs ordering, where you can improve processes. This is robust reporting that gives you daily, weekly, and monthly perspective to run a more efficient operation.
Merchant portal
You’re in the driver’s seat.Merchant portal
You’re in the driver’s seat with the CWA merchant portal. From this powerful, easy-to-use interface you can manage the ways your payments work, stay on top of employee information, and even harness tools to better engage your customers.
Integrations
We work seamlessly with existing payment solutions.Integrations
Go beyond payments. Exception payment processing is our priority, but CWA is committed to giving you the resources you need to take your business to better places. Our powerful integrations work seamlessly with existing payment solutions.
Invoicing
Flexible options to bill your customers.Invoicing
Get paid your way. We give you flexible options to bill your customers. Send them payment notices via text, email, even a QR code. Faster, more efficient, online payments that work for you.
Inventory management
Functionality that keeps you informed.Inventory management
CWA point of sale systems are built with robust functionality that keeps you on top of essential stock. When something is sold, it’s identified for reorder. You’re always in constant touch with — and on top of — your inventory.
Edge cash discount
Look past payment processing costs.Edge cash discount
Look past payment processing costs with our dual-pricing program. Now you can enjoy the same profit margins from cash payments as you do from non-cash payments.
There’s no monthly or annual, no contract commitment, and no confusing customer receipts. Plus, you’ll get free equipment. See what a difference Edge can make for your business.


Get started with CWA.
Our high risk payment experts are ready to serve you. If you’re tired of processors that don’t understand your needs, let CWA transform how you manage transactions. Schedule a meeting to see how our solutions make payment processing efficient, secure, and tailored for your industry, backed by our white-glove guarantee. Not satisfied after 30 days? We’ll cover our fees and make it right.