WHY the Smiley? Lots of people ask us “What in the heck does a SMILEY FACE have to do with Credit Card Processing and why does everything TMC does, have a Smiley attached to it?”- we love the question and here is the simple answer. MOST business owners do not find JOY in working with their credit card processor- in fact, quite the opposite! So when we decided to take care of businesses and their processing needs, we knew we had to be different. The SMILEY FACE sends a certain message: We are glad to see you, hear you, work with you and to be of service. We CARE about you and we will do everything we can to put a smile on your face. Credit card processing is one of the products we provide but Taking Care of People and delivering a SMILE WORTHY experience is who we are and WHY we do what we do.
WHY the Smiley? Lots of people ask us “What in the heck does a SMILEY FACE have to do with Credit Card Processing and why does everything TMC does, have a Smiley attached to it?”- we love the question and here is the simple answer. MOST business owners do not find JOY in working with their credit card processor- in fact, quite the opposite! So when we decided to take care of businesses and their processing needs, we knew we had to be different. The SMILEY FACE sends a certain message: We are glad to see you, hear you, work with you and to be of service. We CARE about you and we will do everything we can to put a smile on your face. Credit card processing is one of the products we provide but Taking Care of People and delivering a SMILE WORTHY experience is who we are and WHY we do what we do.
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The Service Behind The Smile: 30 Years Of Caring For People

Hey, did you know?

 

At TMC, the smile has always meant something.

It is not just part of our logo. It is part of the way we answer the phone, the way we support our referral partners, the way we serve business owners, and the way we show up when someone needs help understanding something that feels confusing.

 

As we celebrate 30 years of Total Merchant Concepts, we cannot talk about our story without talking about service. Payment processing is what we provide, but taking care of people is why we do what we do.

The Service Behind The Smile 30 Years Of Caring For People

For 30 years, we have made some pretty big promises to our referral partners and to the businesses they send our way. We have promised that their members and merchants will be treated with respect. We have promised that questions will be answered. We have promised that education will matter. We have promised that people will not feel like a number.

 

Have we ever been accused of making promises so big that it sounds like our team can walk on water? Maybe.

 

Do we walk on water? No. That position was filled a long time ago.

 

But do we care deeply, learn constantly, and work hard to deliver excellent service? Absolutely.

That is the heart behind the smile.

 

Know What You Stand For

 

Excellent service does not happen by accident. It starts with knowing what kind of experience you want people to have when they work with your company.

 

For TMC, that means Superior Knowledge & Service. Our team does not just answer questions. We work to understand the industry, the tools, the fees, the statements, the systems, and the details that can make payment processing easier for business owners.

 

It also means Integrity In All Things. We believe people deserve clear answers, honest guidance, and a partner who is willing to say, “Here is what I see, and here is what I recommend.”

When a team knows what the standard is, service becomes more than a task. It becomes part of the culture.

 

See The People In The Process

 

Every transaction has a person behind it.

 

There is a business owner trying to keep the doors open. A team member trying to help the next customer. A credit union partner trying to make a strong referral. A customer who wants checkout to be simple. A family counting on that business to succeed.

 

That is why Meaningful Relationships matter so much to us.

 

The best service teams do not only see the ticket, the statement, the terminal, or the email. They see the person. They remember that frustration often comes from confusion. They understand that a little patience can change the whole experience.

 

When we see the people in the process, we serve with more care.

 

Give The Gift Of Excellent Service

 

Service is a gift when it makes someone feel seen, supported, and less overwhelmed.

That is why we believe in delivering an Exceptional Educational Experience. Education gives business owners confidence. It helps them understand their rates, their fees, their systems, and their options. It helps them make better decisions for their business.

 

It is also part of Leaving A Legacy Of FUN. Service does not have to feel cold or complicated. It can be warm, helpful, friendly, and even smile worthy.

 

When a team understands the value they bring, service becomes more than a job. It becomes a way to make a difference.

 

Thirty Years Later, Service Still Matters

 

Technology has changed a lot in 30 years. Payment options have changed. Equipment has changed. Security requirements have changed. Customer expectations have changed.

But one thing has not changed: people still want to be cared for.

 

At TMC, we are grateful for 30 years of relationships, referrals, conversations, problem solving, education, and smiles. We are proud of the promises we make, and we are even more proud of the team that helps us keep them.

 

Because at the end of the day, excellent service is not just what we do.

 

It is who we are.

 

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