Archive for September 2020
What does an Independent Sales Organization do for Businesses?
An independent sales organizations (or ISO) provides merchant account services to businesses so that those businesses can accept credit cards from their customers. Customers expect eCommerce payment options, whether they’re stuck at home or out on the go making purchases from their mobile devices. People want to be able to use their preferred payment method…
Read More3 Reasons Businesses Need Online Merchant Accounts
The 2020 coronavirus lockdown accelerated a process that was already happening in modern business transactions to replace credit card swiping machines with online merchant accounts. Financial experts agree that this process is likely permanent, now that customers have come to expect online payment options. The natural evolution of payment services will continue to favor online…
Read MoreCan Businesses Process Credit Cards Online for Free?
As a business with high volume payment processing, trying to figure out whether it is possible to process credit cards online for free may be at the top of the to-do list. Given the high fees charged by some credit card processors, accepting credit cards online for free could save a sizable chunk of change…
Read MoreWhat Is a CC Payment Gateway?
With the number of available customers dwindling for brick and mortar businesses and skyrocketing for online stores, the difference between a CC payment gateway—that is, a credit card payment gateway—and merchant accounts online is an important thing to be aware of. This knowledge can help to propel a business toward success with customers hungry for…
Read MoreHow Businesses Can Accept Credit Cards on Cell Phones
Many businesses can benefit by accepting credit cards on cell phones. This includes the ability to accept customers’ cards from the business owner’s phone or the phone of an employee, when a customer buys products and services in a brick and mortar business, as well as the customer being able to pay at the business’s…
Read MoreHow to Accept Credit Cards on Cell Phones
The internet has changed the way businesses accept and process payments. Access to online payment services gives businesses the chance to bring payment options to their customers, rather than being forced to rely upon conventional credit card swipe machines. Why are payment solutions optimized for mobile devices important? How can businesses get them? Read on…
Read MoreTips for Success During COVID-19: How Businesses Can Thrive
News reports of businesses being forced to close during the COVID-19 lockdowns may be disheartening. The reduction of face-to-face interactions has placed more pressure on businesses to have working eCommerce solutions during this time. Financial experts agree that merchants will come to continue to expect these payment options to which they are becoming accustomed, even…
Read MoreWhat is High-Risk eCheck Processing for Business?
Being classified as “high-risk” for eCheck processing can be a significant financial burden for any business. Businesses require eCommerce options with services that work for eCheck processing, even when those businesses are in high-risk industries. Conventional credit card swipe machines are becoming a thing of the past in favor of internet merchant accounts, which modern…
Read MoreHow to Lower Transaction Fees for Small Businesses
With face-to-face sales down and more sales occurring through eCommerce transactions, transaction fees may seem like a burden. Businesses that have internet merchant accounts often want to prioritize lowering transaction fees while they increase the services they offer. These businesses may look for ways to accept credit cards for free using the payment systems offered…
Read MoreTips for Businesses that are High-Risk for Credit Card Processing
Credit card processing is an essential service for businesses, especially those that operate online. It refers to transactions conducted by payment processors through merchant account providers. This allows customers to use their credit cards to purchase goods or services from them. As crucial as these services are, obtaining a merchant account can be easier for…
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