Merchant Cost Forgiveness
Advance Program
This advance program supports small businesses’ recovery from the COVID-19 disaster economic impacts by providing accessible and finance capital.
In response to pandemic, small business owners and nonprofit organizations in all U.S. states, can apply for the Merchant Cost Forgiveness Advance (MCF Advance).
Program overview
The Merchant Cost Forgiveness Advance provides funds amount up to $500,000 from SBA Lynx Payment's Capital Partner and long-term merchant cost forgiveness with card brand fees return ratios up to 300%. Even if you have previously received the original MCF in the full amount of $11,000, you may be eligible for the Merchant Cost Forgiveness Advance if you meet eligibility criteria.
Completing the MCF application is a requirement to be considered for the MCF Advance.
Before applying, make sure your small business meets the following eligibility criteria:
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Is located in a low-income community. The business address must be in a low-income community to qualify so SBA Lynx Payment encourages potential applicants to check the map to see if they meet the low-income community eligibility requirement before they apply.
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Can prove more than a 50% economic loss during an eight-week period beginning on March 2, 2020, or later, compared to the same period of the previous year. Applicants need to provide gross monthly revenue (all forms of combined monthly earnings received, such as profits or salaries) from January 2019 to the current month-to-date.
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Merchant Account MID has been active the Merchant Cost Forgiveness. Businesses must have an active account in the processing system of the merchant bancard network, and will be checked by SBA Lynx Payment through applications and interviews.
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Has 100 or fewer employees.
Business entities normally eligible for the Merchant Cost Forgiveness program are eligible to apply. This includes sole proprietors, independent contractors, and for-profit organizations. Agricultural enterprises are not eligible.
All application decisions or requests for additional information will be sent from an official organization email account ending with @sbalynxpayment.com. Do not send sensitive information via email to any address that does not end with @sbalynxpayment.com .
RETURNED RATIO ON CARD BRAND FEE/ CARD ASSOCIATIONS FEE
Do not apply to the following non-assessment fees:
Visa- Acquirer Processing Fee (APF), Credit, Acquirer Processing Fee (APF), Transaction Integrity Fee (TIF), Fixed Acquirer Network Fee (FANF), Misuse of Authorization Fee, Zero Floor Limit Fee, Zero Dollar Verification Fee, International Service Assessment Fee, International Acquirer Fee. Mastercard- Digital Enablement Fee, Network Access and Brand Usage Fee (NABU), Cross Border Assessment Fee (Domestic), Cross-Border Assessment Fee (Foreign), Acquirer Program Support Fee, AVS Fee (Card-Not-Present), AVS Fee, Card Validation Code Fee, Account Status Inquiry Fee, Processing Integrity Fee, Merchant Location Fee.
Discover- Data Usage Fee, International Service Fee.
American Express-Card-Not-Present (CNP) fee, International Assessment.
Statistic based on estimated monthly income zero point four million United Stated Dollars:
Return Ratios Term
Term 60 months: 200% Forgiveness
Card Brand Fee Estimated
Return Ratio
Reward Period in Years
Number of Payments
Return Amount
Total Forgiveness Amount
$38,400
200%
5
1
$76,800
$76,800
Term 96 months: 250% Forgiveness
Card Brand Fee Estimated
Return Ratio
Reward Period in Years
Number of Payments
Return Amount
Total Forgiveness Amount
$61,440
250%
8
1
$156,300
$156,300
Term 180 months: 300% Forgiveness
Card Brand Fee Estimated
Return Ratio
Reward Period in Years
Number of Payments
Return Amount
Total Forgiveness Amount
$108,000
300%
15
1
$324,000
$300,000
Eligibility Requirements
Do business in the U.S.
The business is physically located and operates in the U.S. or its territories.
Have invested equity
The business owner has invested their own time or money into the business.
Have an activated MCF account
The business has an activated Merchant Cost Forgiveness Account (First Draw or Second Draw).
Applicant Requirements
All new Merchant Cost Forgiveness Program will have the different terms.
If you wish to begin preparing your application, download the following SBA Lynx Payment application form to see the information that will be requested from you when you apply with a credit card processor.
Apply with your:
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Business License
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Owner Driver License
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Business Voided Check
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Processing Statement
If you cannot find your invitation email, you can contact SBA Lynx Payment Customer Service Center at 800-401-2940 or by email at to request a new invite.
Please note that this process may take several business days.