Different Credit Card Transaction Types Explained
Sometimes, getting into someone else’s shoes provides a clearer perspective. This especially applies in business, where looking at things through the customers’ eyes can be vastly different from the business’s point of view. Credit card transactions are a good demonstration of this principle. Consumer’s simply swipe or type and don’t necessarily give much thought to…
Read MoreHow to Ensure the Safety of Your Customers’ Data
You hear a lot about data security, but what does it actually mean? There are different issues to deal with, and one of those is credit card fraud. This is when someone pretends to be the cardholder, and then uses the cardholder’s credit card information to pay for various purchases, leaving the cardholder stuck with…
Read MoreConfused About Credit Card Processing and Merchant Accounts?
Language is an interesting thing. It enables us to communicate abstract concepts, but it can also be utterly confusing. For example, when an industry expert starts dropping jargon, you may end up feeling lost, even though you know exactly what they’re talking about. This is often the case in the credit card space. You know…
Read MoreCredit Card Processing for Your Cake Shop
Do you take credit cards for payment in your cake shop? If you don’t, you are missing out on the potential business of 80% of consumers. You want to make it as easy as possible for people to spend money on what you bake. It doesn’t matter that you only process a small number of…
Read MoreShould I Still Accept Checks as a Payment Option?
Yes, accepting checks as a payment option is still a good idea for most businesses. You opened your merchant account so your business could accept payment by credit card. Without that ability, your business can’t stay competitive in today’s business environment. Accepting credit cards typically increases revenues from 50% up to 500%, so it’s a…
Read MoreHow Do I Choose the Right POS System for My Business?
When starting a business, getting paid is often the priority. But you may get stuck on exactly how you’ll receive customer payments. At first, the most obvious options might be cash or check. This means you might benefit from some kind of cash register, and a system for verifying ID when customers pay by check.…
Read MoreWhat is EMV and Is It Necessary?
The EMV chip is the latest global standard in card payment security. The name EMV was formed as an acronym of the three-card payment companies that created the system. These are Europay, Mastercard and Visa. While many other card payment companies have come on board and are using the system, the name EMV is universally…
Read MoreAccept Credit Card Payments for Faster, Easier Sales
Credit card payments have become a key component of business success today. More people use cashless systems to pay for goods and services than ever before. If you want to grow your business faster, tapping into the cashless payment market is essential. Accepting credit card payments is the surest way to ensure that your customers…
Read MoreCredit Card Machines for Your Small Business
As a typical consumer, you may have a fixed idea about credit card devices. You may be most familiar with credit card machines attached to cash registers, or the type you swipe at the gas station or grocery store, whether you’re doing a self-checkout or being served by a cashier. You might also be familiar…
Read MoreIs It Important to be PCI Compliant?
Several card payment security measures have come into effect in recent years. These measures were developed to counteract the rise in credit card payment fraud all over the world. Would-be criminals are always seeking new ways to breach any security measures. However, the card payment companies are also diligent in finding ways to stay several…
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