Restaurant Services

Velocity Merchant Services

Our Mission:
VMS is an Illinois-based company founded by Dema Barakat in 1998 specializing in credit and debit card processing, gift cards, business cash advances, check guarantees, Smartphone processing solutions and website development. VMS strives to add value and convenience to your business by helping you achieve your business’s goals within your industry.Learn more

In order to remain an industry-leading provider of payment systems and services for retail, restaurant, service, professional associations and internet businesses, VMS maintains strong bonds nationwide with all types of industries. We guarantee our rates and our commitment in helping each of our clients’ businesses grow.
With over 75 years of combined experience in the bank card industry, you can rest assured your business is in an excellent position to take advantage of all that we have to offer to help you maximize your profits.

We deliver what others promise.

Who is VMS?

  • Founded in 1998
  • Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL
  • Full disclosure company
  • Registered ISO and MSP of HSBC Bank, USA National Association, Buffalo, NY

Reasons to Choose VMS

  • 24/7/365 Customer Service and Technical Support
  • Approval of Merchant Accounts in all 50 states
  • 98% Application Approval Rating
  • Phone, Fax & E-mail Application Submittal
  • Decades of experience in our industry sets us apart from others
  • Fastest processing
  • State-of-the-art technology
  • Fast & easy-to-use terminals
  • No Application or Account Update Fees
  • Quick and simple account setup
  • No Installation Cost
  • Free Supplies & Software Upgrades
  • Check Guarantee Service
  • Same-day equipment deployment
  • Gift/Loyalty Cards
  • EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer)
  • Award-winning Customer Service - prompt and courteous responses
  • Live support online - Customer Service & Technical Support
  • Accept Business & Personal Credit Cards
  • Merchant Incentive Programs
  • Our $1,000 Guarantee: If we can’t beat a competitor’s processing rate, we’ll write you a check for $1,000, no questions asked.
  • Guaranteed lowest overall processing costs in the industry


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