The Benefits of Opening a Merchant Account
Cash is an increasingly less popular method of payment for many customers, and checks take a relatively long time to cash in, while coming with the added risk of bouncing. Credit and debit cards on the other hand are growing in popularity. For businesses, a merchant account becomes essential if they want to keep their…
Read MoreEnsuring the Security of Online Payments for Your Business
Even though today’s online payment methods are quite secure, there is still always the remote possibility of a security breach. There are several steps that each online vendor can and should take in order to ensure the complete security of their customers’ information. Taking the time to think about security is a great idea for…
Read MoreInternational Credit Card Processing
Today, business is run globally, and you may find yourself in a position where you can grow your reach by selling products or services internationally. If this is the case, you will have to accept international credit card payments. It’s important to be aware of the factors involved so you can properly price your goods…
Read MoreHow Credit Card Processing Can Increase Online Sales
Should you accept credit card payments online? If you’ve just started a small business, you are probably considering the various avenues to generate income, one of which is the Internet. However, most people nowadays use credit cards to make payments online, and this means that you have to open up a merchant account, and add…
Read MoreHow Can I Avoid Chargebacks?
Occasional chargebacks are an unfortunate reality for many businesses, but they don’t have to be a regular occurrence. A credit or debit card chargeback means that a customer payment transaction that was previously authorized and cleared but is later reversed. The reversal relates to a dispute raised by the customer or their bank, and the…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Merchant Account for a Small Business?
If you want to get a merchant account service, you have several options at your disposal. It’s important to understand these options and what they mean, since not all merchant account services are created equal – some are better priced, some have more features, and some manage to provide both. In this article, we’re going…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask About Merchant Credit Card Processing
If you are considering accepting payments by credit or debit card, you will have to select a merchant credit card processor to facilitate your payment transactions. There are plenty of companies offering merchant services, but they don’t all have the same standards or offfer the same services, so choosing the right one for your business…
Read MoreHow will a Merchant Account benefit my Small Business?
First and foremost, opening a merchant account means that you are giving your customers what they want; multiple payment options! When you give your customers the additional options of paying by credit or debit card, your sales will grow by leaps and bounds. More and more customers are choosing cashless payments! As if an increase…
Read MoreHow can I Promote my Business as PCI Compliant?
PCI compliance plays a major role in attracting and retaining customers, so if your business is PCI compliant make sure that you don’t waste the opportunity to let your customers know. So what does PCI compliance tell your existing and prospective customers? PCI compliance assures your customers that you have committed to maintaining a prescribed…
Read MoreWhat Was the “First Supper”?
The so-called “First Supper” was the first time a credit card was used to make a purchase. It occurred on February 9, 1950 when Frank McNamara paid his dinner bill at Major’s Cabin Grill in New York City by using a cardboard card. This card was the very first credit card, and it went on…
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