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Referral Program

Get a Costco Shop Card, based on your membership level, when you refer a business for payment processing services.* Don't worry, they get one too!

Costco Executive Members receive a $200 Costco Shop Card for each business referred and Gold Star Members receive a $100 Costco Shop Card.*

Each business you refer gets a Costco Shop Card based on their membership level. $200 for Costco Executive Members and $100 for Gold Star.*

Complete the form below to submit your referral.

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YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

REFERRED BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION

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How To Make A Successful Referral

We want to acknowledge and thank you for your business, and we hope you are happy with your payment processing services through Elavon. As you know, the best compliment a business can receive is a referral. We understand asking for a referral is a delicate matter, so we have shared some frequently asked questions about our referral program to make this process as easy as possible.

What is the Elavon referral program?

The Elavon referral program is an exciting opportunity for you to earn Costco Shop Cards every time you successfully refer Elavon payment processing services to your fellow business owners. You will receive a $200 Costco Shop Card for Costco Executive Members or $100 for Gold Star Members for each referral you submit once the referral is approved for a merchant account and starts processing payments through Elavon. The business you referred, once approved and processing, will also receive a $200 Costco Shop Card for Costco Executive Members or $100 for Gold Star Members. There is no limit to the number of Costco Shop Cards you can earn.

What happens after I submit a referral contact form?

After the contact information has been verified, an Elavon representative will reach out to your referral within two business days noting they are being contacted as part of a referral program.

What counts as a successful referral?

To qualify, the referred client will need to open and activate a new account with Elavon and process at least $25 within six months of the referral.

Is there a limit to the number of businesses I can refer?

There is no limit to the number of businesses you can refer, but each referred merchant must be a different owner with a different Federal Tax ID number. Not eligible for multi-Merchant ID accounts. For example: several merchants in one location and/or using a multi-Merchant ID terminal cannot refer each other (i.e. hair salon with several stylists).

How will I receive my Costco Shop Card once I’ve made a successful referral?

Please allow 30-60 days following referral opening and processing to receive the Costco Shop Card. You will be notified by email when a successful referral has been completed.

Where can I reach out if my question wasn’t answered here?

If you have any additional questions, please contact your Elavon representative. Ready to make a successful referral?

*To qualify to earn the $200 or $100 Costco Shop Card: Promotion available to current Costco and Elavon merchant services clients that refer new merchant services clients to Elavon. The current client and the new client will receive a $200 Costco Shop Card for Costco Executive Members or a $100 Costco Shop Card for Gold Star Members when the new client opens and activates a merchant account with us and authorizes and settles $25 in payment transactions. The referred account must be opened and activated within six months of the referral date. Not eligible for multi-Merchant ID accounts. Referred client cannot be an existing Elavon merchant services client. One Costco Shop Card is allowed per referral (one per business entity or related business). All products and services are subject to approval, including credit approval by Elavon. New merchant accounts require acceptance of merchant terms and conditions and Elavon underwriting approval. Please allow 30-60 days following referral opening and activation to receive the Costco Shop Card. Costco Shop Cards are not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Elavon reserves the right in its sole discretion to modify, suspend or terminate the promotion at any time. Restrictions may apply.