It can be tempting to go with the lowest-price provider when it comes to picking from the best merchant account providers, but that isn’t always the best way for an internet-based business. Often the discounts are for a narrow package of services that won’t work for your business. Or there can be junk fees lurking behind those discounts. The best way to go is figure out exactly what your business is going to need from a merchant services provider and make your decision from there. A low price deal will pale next to a smart, cost-effective package.