Become a Sales Partner
Join our agent network and build lifetime residual income selling payment solutions to businesses nationwide.
Build a Six-Figure Residual Portfolio
Most sales jobs pay you once. Merchant services pays you every month, forever. Our top agents earn $10,000-$50,000+ per month in passive residual income—money that keeps coming whether they work or not.
Everything You Need to Succeed
We've built the infrastructure. You bring the hustle.
Lifetime Residual Income
Earn ongoing commissions every month for the life of each merchant account you bring in. Build true passive income.
Competitive Commissions
Industry-leading compensation on processing volume. The more you sell, the more you earn.
Resources & Support
Access to product guides, sales materials, and a dedicated partner manager. Everything you need to close deals.
Sales Tools & Technology
CRM access, proposal generators, rate comparison tools, and marketing materials—everything you need to close deals.
Fast Approvals
Our underwriting team approves most merchants in 24-48 hours. Quick turnaround means faster commissions.
High-Risk Expertise
Sell to industries others can't touch—CBD, peptides, nutraceuticals, gaming. Less competition, bigger deals.
Hear From Our Partners
"I left my corporate sales job 2 years ago. Now I make more in residuals than I ever did in salary—and I work half the hours."
"The high-risk vertical is a game changer. I signed 3 CBD merchants last month that other ISOs couldn't touch."
"Best decision I made. The resources are solid and the support team actually picks up the phone."
Who Should Apply
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Why Merchant Services Is One of the Best Residual Income Opportunities
Merchant services is one of the few industries where independent sales professionals can build a portfolio of recurring monthly income that continues to pay them indefinitely. Unlike most sales roles where you earn a one-time commission and start from zero the next month, merchant services agents earn residuals — a percentage of the processing fees generated by every merchant account they bring in, paid every month for as long as that merchant continues to process transactions.
The math is compelling. A typical small restaurant processes $40,000 to $80,000 per month in credit card transactions. At an average residual of $150 to $300 per month per merchant, signing just one new merchant per week builds to a portfolio generating $7,800 to $15,600 per year in just 12 months — and that income continues into year two, year three, and beyond. Experienced agents who have been in the industry for 3 to 5 years often have portfolios generating $15,000 to $50,000 per month in passive residual income with minimal ongoing effort.
What makes Unison's partner program particularly attractive is our product diversity and high-risk capability. While most ISOs offer standard credit card processing and nothing else, our agents can sell a full suite of solutions: POS systems, payment gateways, cash discount programs, consumer financing, chargeback protection, AI integrations, and more. Each additional product sold increases the total residual per merchant. And our high-risk processing capability gives you access to an underserved market — CBD stores, supplement companies, vape shops, and gaming businesses — where competition from other agents is minimal but merchant demand for reliable processing is high.
As a 1099 independent contractor with Unison, you maintain complete autonomy over how you build your business. There are no territories restricting where you can sell, no caps on your earnings, and no mandatory office hours. You choose your own schedule, target the industries you know best, and build relationships at your own pace. Our role is to provide the infrastructure, products, and support that enable your success — your role is to find the merchants who need better payment solutions and close the deals.
How the Unison Sales Partner Program Works
Getting started as a Unison sales partner is straightforward. Submit your application through the form on this page. A partner manager will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your background, goals, and how our program fits your plans. Once approved, you receive access to our full product suite, marketing materials, proposal templates, and a dedicated CRM where you can track your merchants, residuals, and pipeline.
When you identify a prospective merchant, you conduct a needs assessment — understanding their current payment setup, processing volume, pain points, and growth goals. Using our rate comparison tools, you analyze their current statement and generate a savings proposal showing exactly how much they will save by switching to Unison. This consultative approach builds trust and closes deals more effectively than high-pressure sales tactics.
Once the merchant agrees to move forward, you submit their application through our portal. Our underwriting team handles the approval process, and our operations team manages equipment configuration, gateway setup, and account activation. Your job is to maintain the relationship — check in periodically, address any questions, and ensure the merchant is satisfied with their service. Happy merchants process more, refer other businesses, and stay with us longer — which means higher and more stable residuals for you.
Residuals are calculated monthly based on the processing volume and fee revenue generated by your merchants. You receive detailed reporting showing each merchant's volume, fees, and your residual share. Payments are made via direct deposit on a consistent monthly schedule. As your portfolio grows, we work with you to optimize your merchants' processing for maximum revenue — which benefits both you and the merchant through better rates, additional services, and long-term retention.
Partner Program FAQs
How much can I realistically earn?
Top agents earn $10,000-$50,000+ monthly in residuals. Your income depends on your effort and the merchants you sign. A single restaurant doing $50k/month in processing can generate $200-400/month in residuals—for life.
Do I need payment processing experience?
Experience helps but isn't required. We provide product guides, sales materials, and ongoing support to help you get started. Motivation and sales ability matter more than prior experience.
Is this a W-2 job or 1099?
This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity. You set your own schedule, work from anywhere, and build your own book of business. No territories, no caps, no limits.
What products will I be selling?
Credit card processing, POS systems (Clover, PAX), cash discount programs, high-risk merchant accounts, consumer financing, AI integrations, and more. Full suite of payment solutions.
How and when do I get paid?
Residuals are paid monthly via direct deposit. You'll have a portal to track all your merchants, their processing volume, and your earnings in real-time.
What support do I get?
Dedicated partner manager, marketing materials, proposal templates, rate analysis tools, CRM access, and a Slack channel with the team. You're never alone.
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