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How to Stay PCI Compliant for Businesses

PCI requirements may seem daunting if you have an online merchant account. Without in-person transactions, many businesses need to become online merchants to survive. Whether you’re new to it, or been at it for a long time, or are looking into getting a merchant account, you need to know what the PCI requirements are so…

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Is PCI Compliance Required?

Payment Card Industry (PCI) requirements are a set of guidelines set up by states to protect people that use online credit card charging services. If you do have a credit card merchant account or will get one soon, it’s a good idea to know the ins and outs of PCI requirements so your business can…

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Three Tips for Merchants with Bad Credit

During the COVID-19 quarantine, many businesses are struggling. The lack of face-to-face transactions is wreaking havoc on their normal consumer base, preventing them from making the sales they are used to. Adaptation is necessary right now and making an online merchant account is the next step to taking your business into the 2020s, and surviving…

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How to Manage a Business with High-Volume Payment Processing

If you’re planning to accept credit cards on your website, then you may wish to consider a merchant account that permits high-volume payment processing. Many websites are seeing an increase in traffic due to their customers ordering products and services exclusively from home because of the various 2020 coronavirus lockdowns throughout the United States and…

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How Businesses Can Get Merchant Accounts with Bad Credit

Unfortunately, financial mistakes can follow anyone for a long time and prevent them from making business decisions even a decade or more later. One of these mistakes is letting a credit score drop to the point that investors don’t feel safe lending money. Bad credit can affect many aspects of a small business–not the least…

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The One Feature Every Online Store Should Have

As a business relying on online transactions during the COVID-19 lockdown, you may be concerned about the technology on your website that you use for accepting credit cards online. You may not even have an online merchant account provider yet, in which case your business may be suffering from the lack of face-to-face interactions and…

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Is PCI Compliance Mandatory?

If you’re trying to set up a secure merchant account on your business’s website, you may have heard of PCI law and you may be wondering the all-important question: is PCI compliance mandatory? Luckily for you, PCI “law” isn’t official law so much as it is a list of guidelines for websites to follow to…

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How Merchant Accounts are Changing in 2020

The online payment industry is changing. Merchant account websites are preparing for the increased number of users. Businesses are looking to expand their online payment sectors during this time of remote work and even after it has lifted. The expectation is that high volume payment processing is going to become an even bigger industry in…

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What are Processing Fees in a Merchant Account?

If you run a business that is operating during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, you may be relying on online payment processing systems to keep your business functioning. By knowing what fees exist and how they are charged, you can stay on top of your online merchant account. Here is some basic information on the types…

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What to Look for in a Merchant Application

If you run a business that has an online component, you can select a merchant application that will give you a deal on fees and provide all of the services that you need to process your customers’ credit card payments. Not all merchant account providers offer all services so it’s important to shop around for…

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