Is Accepting Credit Card Payments Safe?
If you’ve spent time on the internet–or even just watched the news–then you may be concerned about credit card theft. Most of us worry about it from our perspective as a customer. But as a business owner or decision-maker, your concerns are a little different. One, you may be worried that a rejected payment will…
Read MoreIt is Easy To Set Up a Merchant Account!
It’s always a good idea to set up an independent merchant account in your business name or your DBA. It’s professional and more credible, and generally comes with better rates and superior customer service. Setting up the account is easy. The tricky part is selecting the right merchant processor. You want a company that has…
Read MoreWhat is P2PE (Point-to-Point Encryption)?
There are several credit card networks, such as Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. These networks are universal, and have partnered with multiple banks around the world to create credit cards, debit cards, ATM cards, and even branded loyalty cards for businesses. For your business to accept payments by credit card – either in person or…
Read MoreShould I Accept E-checks For My Business?
One of the most common excuses for late payments is, ‘The check is in the mail.’ Nevertheless, many businesses still accept payments by check because it’s convenient for their customers. If you run one of those businesses, then you probably have measures in place to avoid bounced payments and fraudulent activities. Now there’s another option…
Read MoreChoose The Right Credit Card Processing For Your Online Business
Accepting credit cards for your business may seem like the simplest decision you’ll make as a business owner, but that’s just the first step. When you’re looking at things from the perspective of one of your customers, it’s easy. After all, you just swipe the card and you’re done. But from your point of view…
Read MoreIs Your POS Right for Your Business?
When you’re a customer, you don’t think much about Point of sale (POS). It’s just something you use to swipe your card and get a receipt. But when you’re stocking your business, the right POS can make all the difference. You have to consider its initial cost, its maintenance expenses, its security requirements, its speed,…
Read MoreInitial Steps needed for Credit Card Processing
Setting up a merchant account is easy and straightforward. A merchant account is a kind of bank account that allows businesses to accept payments by credit or debit card and, in some cases, by Automated Clearing House or ACH payments. Application for a merchant account is made through a merchant account service provider, and you…
Read MoreWhy do I need Credit Card Processing for my Small Business?
Few businesses can compete today if they don’t accept cashless transactions like credit and debit card payments. Recent surveys confirm that only a minuscule 11% of Americans prefer to pay with cash for purchases and services. Consumers are setting the pace for change, and businesses large and small that do not hear what their customers…
Read MoreMake it Easier for Your Customers to Pay You
Online payments make life easier for companies looking to expand. This new technology gives a wider market access to businesses of all sizes, and compared to long distance payment methods such as money order, it is faster and more secure. With that being said, the best way to accept online payments is through an online…
Read MoreHow to Receive Credit Card Payments
A lot has changed since Diner’s Club first introduced credit card payments in 1950. Worldwide, payment by credit card has become the norm, and businesses that don’t accept payments by credit card are definitely at a disadvantage. Despite the very complicated behind the scenes intricacies of each credit card payment, the process involved to receive…
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