You will need to set up two account applications through Worldline (Bambora) You should set aside approximately 1 hour to go through them. The application process has a $50 total one-time sign-up fee. ($25 per application). One application is to handle membership payments, and the other is to handle all other forms of revenue through the platform (Events tickets, Chamber Market, etc.). 

Payment Processing

As a chamber, you need to apply for two Worldline accounts individually (Membership & Retail). The two applications have different chamber platform fees depending on the account.

There is a one-time total of $50 application fee that is collected by Worldline for the two applications ($25 per application).

Website Links

To complete the applications, you will need your individual chamber's platform link we provided (chamber name)@chamberplatform.ca

Application Steps

1. Before starting the merchant application process: The application will ask that you upload the following documents. To expedite the process, please ensure you have these documents ready:

• Two pieces of ID: driver's license, passport, healthcare card.

• A bank document: voided check, direct debit form, or bank statement.

• To learn more on what to expect during Worldline's online application process, view this Application Sample

2. Applying for Membership Account

• Memberships: 7.45% platform fees + 2.55 % credit card processing fees standard chamber rate:
  • https://boarding.na.bambora.com/?id=ad2f8bad-02b4-42e6-bf39-b1ab3f564bfc

• Important Account Naming Procedure: As part of the application, please use the following:
  • Business Name:  Membership - (then name of your chamber)
  • Legal Business Name - full name of chamber

3.  Applying for Retail Account - NOTE same application steps but different account

• Retail: 1.25% platform fee + 2.55% credit card processing fee + 1.15% that is refunded back to chamber
  • https://boarding.na.bambora.com/?id=7eae7975-2811-48af-aa0d-f4c184118282

• Important Account Naming Procedure: As part of the application, please use the following:
  • Business Name:  Retail - (then name of your chamber)
  • Legal Business Name - full name of chamber

After completing your application:

1. Within 2-5 business days of completing the application, you should receive multiple emails from Worldline. These emails will contain important details, including your Merchant ID (MID) and instructions to set up a secure password. These merchant IDs will need to be linked to Chamber Platform.

2. You will need to provide the two Merchant IDs to the ACC team to connect your chamber to the platform to receive money collected on the platform.

If you have any questions or need assistance during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out to our dedicated Chamber Platform Team at [email protected]. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Thank you for your continued commitment to promoting local businesses and driving community prosperity through Chamber Platform. Together, we can create a vibrant and thriving local economy.