Merchant Cash Advance (MCA)

Explore the benefits of a Merchant Cash Advance (MCA), a flexible alternative financing solution designed to provide fast funding based on your future sales. Unlike traditional loans, an MCA offers a straightforward way to access capital, helping small and medium-sized businesses manage debt and seize growth opportunities.

Apply online today to get approved for a Nexi merchant cash advance and experience the difference of tailored funding solutions.

What is a Merchant Cash Advance (MCA)?

Transform future sales into current cash

Securing traditional funding can be difficult for small businesses without a credit history. However, merchant cash advances (MCAs) are among the most accessible alternative financing solutions for owners who need to quickly improve cash flow.

MCAs are not loans. Rather, a business receives a lump-sum payment in exchange for a portion of their future sales. That’s why they are occasionally referred to as revenue-based financing. Small business owners make payments in two ways. First, a “factor rate” is applied to the entire amount. Second, businesses must remit a fixed percentage of daily or weekly sales (aka a “holdback amount”) until the advance is fully repaid.

MCAs are especially flexible in that payment terms fluctuate based on sales. As a result, small businesses who take on MCAs should never see more money going out than coming in.

How Does a Merchant Cash Advance Work?

Get approved today for a merchant cash advance with an alternative financing firm like Nexi.
Here’s what you can generally expect:
  1. Nexi purchases a portion of future receivables at a discounted rate. 
  2. Receive a lump sum payment upfront.
  3. Use the funds for any business expense—working capital, inventory, payroll, marketing, or covering obligations.
  4. Remit a set percentage of daily or weekly sales until the purchased amount is paid in full.

Benefits of a Merchant Cash Advance for Small Business Owners

Fast access to lump-sum capital

A merchant cash advance can help fuel business goals that may have previously felt out of reach. With many MCA providers offering swift approvals, small business owners can quickly access capital when expenses, last-minute investments, or new opportunities arise.

Flexibility in remittances

With Nexi, small business owners can choose a structure that works best for their cash flow. Options may include daily or weekly remittances, a flat amount set in advance, or a percentage of sales that adjusts with revenue. In other words, you can align delivery of receivables with your ongoing cash flow.

Freedom of use

Unlike some traditional financing, a merchant cash advance comes with no spending restrictions. Use the funds for whatever your business needs—inventory upgrades, payroll, marketing campaigns, or covering obligations.

Accessible approval

You don’t need perfect credit to qualify for a merchant cash advance. Requirements are typically minimal, focusing more on business performance and consistent revenue than on personal credit history.

No collateral required

Many traditional financing options require collateral or personal guarantees. With an MCA, funding is based on the purchase of future receivables, not secured against assets—allowing business owners to access capital without pledging property

Potential to strengthen business profile

Consistently delivering receivables through an MCA may help demonstrate reliability and position your business more favorably with future financing partners.

Merchant Cash Advance Terms & Qualifications

  • Access up to $500,000 in working capital available
  • Simple pricing with factor rates starting at 1.16
  • Fast decisions — most applications reviewed within a few hours
  • Quick funding — capital delivered within 24 hours of approval
  • Flexible delivery periods — up to 18 months, tailored to your business

PLUS no collateral or personal guarantee needed

To qualify for a line of credit with Nexi, small businesses must have:

  • At least 6 months in business
  • $100,000 in annual revenue

What you’ll need to provide:

  • Basic information about you and your business
  • Basic information about your invoices
  • Bank connection or 3 months of your most recent bank statements

Apply for a Nexi Merchant Cash Advance Today

With Nexi, the road to responsible alternative funding is simple and fast:

  • Complete this 3-step online application form. 
  • Receive approval within 24 hours (often as little as 3-4 hours).
  • Submit documentation, as requested by Nexi.
  • Receive direct deposit from Nexi.