How long does it take to establish a merchant account through Elavon?
The average time from Elavon’s receipt of your signed, completed application to your equipment delivery is approximately 7 business days. This timeframe covers application underwriting and boarding, equipment set up and deployment, and shipping time. Equipment is sent via UPS 2nd day air unless expedited shipment is requested at the merchant’s expense. Upon receipt of equipment, any necessary merchant training is typically completed within 2-3 business days.
