There are many monetary advantages to membership in MBDA. Our discounted group programs make and save beer distributors considerable money. We guarantee that your savings will pay for your membership dues many times over! And, 84% of your dues is tax deductible.

Become an MBDA member today by printing out an application form (on right sidebar).

Credit and Debit Card Processing

Get the lowest possible fee schedule through PNC Merchant Services:

• Important—Pay no transaction, per-item, swipe or inquiry fees.
• Flat discount rate of only 1.94% to process Visa, MasterCard, & Discover credit. On an average $31 ticket you pay just 60¢.
• Flat discount rate of only 1.84% to process Visa, MasterCard & Discover debit. On an average $31 ticket you pay just 57¢. Even deeper discounts apply to large volume accounts.
• Retail pin debit network (ATM) processing fee of only 12 cents plus network fees. On a $31 average Star, Nyce or Plus ticket your cost ranges from 45 to 48¢, depending on the network.
• Reprogram existing equipment at no charge. Or lease or purchase the latest Hypercom or Linkpoint at low costs.
• Free supplies.
• No fees for set up, statements, reporting, account maintenance, batch, ACH, monthly service, etc.
• Dedicated account manager. Customer help desk 24 hours/7 days.
• Monies deposited within 48 hours/24 hours if you have a PNC account.
• Excellent Gift Card Program.

Business Insurance

• Excellent pricing on property, casualty, automobile, umbrella and worker’s compensation. Low cost liquor liability.
• Dividends were declared the last six years with each member receiving a 7% dividend check ending April 2010, an 8% dividend check ending April 2009, a 10% dividend check for the period ending April 2008, a 4% dividend check for the period ending April 2007, a 5% dividend check for the period ending April 2006, and a 7% dividend check for the period ending April 2005.
• Expanded coverages at no additional charge.

Electronic Scanning

Protect your license and help prevent citations for under-age sales. Systems detect fraudulent IDs:

• CAV 3200 w/stand magnetic stripe/bar code reader @ $1,350 ($1,595 retail).
• ID-e magnetic stripe reader @ $350 ($400 retail); With bar code reader @ $995 ($1,150 retail).
• Smartscan Verify PA magnetic stripe reader/declaration of age affidavit @ $700 ($795) retail; With bar code reader @ $995 ($1,150 retail).
• Free Sentry with purchase of SBS computer.

Promotional Items

Networker offers you an inexpensive way to advertise your business:

• Advertising & novelty items imprinted with logo and/or wording of your choice.
• Low pricing, even on minimum quantity orders.
• Pay only after delivery.
• Free catalog with 1000’s of items to choose.

Print membership applications:

Distributor Application
Supplier Application for Associate Membership