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Payment Gateways vs. Virtual POS: Which Is Better?

A payment gateway and a virtual POS are two different entities, but they are useful in different forms. Here’s a look at how these two work and how they can...

The Comprehensive Guide to Payment Gateways

Your payment gateway will link you and your customer together to ensure you can complete a transaction. The gateway you use will collect the customer’s card data and encrypt it...

What Is a 3D Payment Gateway?

A 3D payment gateway is a necessity for all businesses aiming to reduce the risk of fraud and chargebacks. A 3D payment gateway can prevent data breaches, thus reducing your...

Can Restaurants Use Payment Gateways?

You may figure that a payment gateway is something for online retailers. The gateway will move transactions over a network and will communicate with a credit card network to confirm...

How to Pick the Best Payment Gateway

Every business that accepts credit cards could benefit from having a payment gateway. The choices you have for a payment gateway are extensive and can be tough to sort. Every...

Comprehensive Guide to the Four Levels of PCI Compliance

Your business will fall under one of the four levels of PCI compliance if you accept credit card payments. The PCI standards ensure businesses will protect all customer data without...

What Is Included In PCI Data?

PCI compliance entails handling the right pieces of credit card data. But you shouldn’t include all the details on credit cards in your storage. PCI DSS requirements state that you...

Who Does PCI DSS Apply To?

PCI DSS applies to all businesses that accept credit and debit card payments. You must meet all PCI DSS rules if you handle any bit of cardholder data. You may...

The Biggest Challenges of PCI Compliance

PCI compliance is essential for all businesses that accept credit cards. Your business must meet all PCI compliance rules to avoid potential fines and possible security breaches. Failing to meet...