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Partial Authorization Mandate 2025 Update
Partial Payment Authorization Now in Effect MasterCard and Discover have implemented rule changes that require merchants in the U.S. to support Partial Authorization (Partial Payment Authorization). Host Merchant Services is here...
The Durbin Amendment
The Durbin Amendment and You The Durbin Amendment is part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. There’s been a lot of talk about the...
Interchange Rates and Credit Card Processing Pricing Explained
Interchange Reimbursement Rates and Credit Card Processing Pricing Explained Accepting credit cards has become a necessity for most businesses today. Unfortunately, navigating the landscape of the merchant services industry can be challenging...
What You Need To Know About the MATCH List
ALL ABOUT MATCH LISTS Here at Host Merchant Services we talk with business owners on a daily basis. By keeping our finger on the pulse of small and medium-sized business...
What is Level 3 Data?
Having a few years of experience in business can really bring out the best of you, you are faced with many money-saving tricks you weren’t aware of initially. Level 3...
What is a Merchant Category Code (MCC)?
A merchant category code (MCC) is a 4 digit number used to classify businesses by the type of goods and services they offer. The MCC is the main category in...
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