Differences Between Credit and Debit Card Processing
Some people use the terms “credit card” and “debit card” interchangeably. After all, they are both plastic cards that act like money; so how different can they be? In reality, credit and debit cards are quite different indeed, and they are processed differently. Differences Between Credit & Debit Credit and debit cards have some similarities.…
Read MoreWhich Businesses Get the Most from Accepting Credit Cards?
Credit card merchant accounts can help a wide variety of businesses. The ability to take credit card payments opens up a whole new class of customers and is a great way to increase revenue and sales. No matter what industry you are in, your business can benefit from adopting credit card payment processing. Let’s talk…
Read More5 Reasons to Use a Credit Card Processing Company
No matter what kind of business you run, you need some way to take payments. Cash has its benefits, but not everyone always has cash lying around. Instead, most people make purchases using their credit or debit cards. So if you don’t have a solution for taking credit card payments, you might be out of…
Read MoreCommon Credit Card Processing Problems
Practically every business in the modern economy can benefit from accepting credit card payments. Credit cards are among the most popular consumer payment methods and adopting credit processing technologies can greatly boost sales and revenue. That being said, many small businesses face challenges to adopting credit card processing. Here are some of the more common…
Read MoreHow Has COVID-19 Affected Face-to-Face Sales?
COVID-19 has caused a major disruption of commerce. With fewer people going out, fewer people are buying things which is a very large net negative for the economy. To deal with reduced physical customer flow, many businesses have transitioned to online payments as a way to stay afloat. Digital sales are one area of the…
Read MoreA Brief History of Credit Card Processing
Humans have been using credit for financial transactions in some form or another since the beginning of recorded history. Even the ancient Romans used some forms of credit to finance the large number of transactions that occurred daily in the Empire. The first “real” credit card popped up in 1946, developed by Jon Biggins. Biggins’s…
Read MoreWhat Does “PCI-Compliant” Mean?
If you have spent any time looking for credit card processing companies, you have probably seen the term “PCI-compliant” floating around. But, what does PCI-compliant mean, and what does it mean for your business? More importantly, why should you work with a credit card company that is PCI-compliant? In short, any company that takes credit…
Read MoreWhy Your Business Must Accept Credit Cards to Remain Competitive
The days of cash-only businesses are fully behind us. These days, even neighborhood or “Mom and Pop” shops are struggling to get by without accepting credit cards or other electronic payment. If your small business hasn’t made the transition to electronic payment options, there are plenty of reasons why you should consider making the change…
Read MoreMerchants in Idaho Can Accept Credit Cards for More Business
When many Americans speak of the Pacific Northwest, they are referring to either Oregon or Washington. Some forget that Idaho is the third state that makes up this region, and that really is a shame! There are plenty of great reasons to tour the Gem State, including a large number of state and national parks.…
Read MoreLawn Care Services Get Green Quickly by Taking Credit Cards
Each year, many people across the United States forgo maintaining their own yards. There are numerous reasons why they opt out of taking care of their personal greenspaces. Some folks are simply too busy with work to be bothered with cleaning up the lawns and hedges. Others are too sick or elderly to be outside…
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