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Top Business Credit Cards for LLCs

As an LLC owner, maintaining a clear boundary between personal and business expenses is crucial for preserving your company’s limited liability protections. Discover how leveraging a dedicated LLC business credit...

What is MasterCard Send?

MasterCard Send is a cutting-edge payment service offered by MasterCard that empowers businesses and individuals to send and receive money electronically quickly, securely, and efficiently. This service is accessible to...

How to Select the Right Credit Card Processing Equipment for Your Business

Whether you’re a new entrepreneur thinking about purchasing equipment for all card transactions or a seasoned business owner exploring new solutions, the importance of having the right credit card processing...

A Complete Guide to MasterCard Interchange Rates and Pass-Through Fees

MasterCard is the second-largest credit card provider in the United States. MasterCard offers various benefits to its cardholders, including identity theft protection, no liability for fraud, and emergency card replacement...

Mastercard Merchant UCAF Interchange

Since 2019, credit cards have been gradually taking over as the preferred payment method, and business will suffer if they are not accepting credit card payments. Many customers and merchants...

Definition of Interchange Rates

You may notice when dealing with a merchant service provider that you’ll have to spend money on interchange rates. The interchange rate is something a merchant service provider will manage...

What are the Reasons the American Express Card is Not Accepted Everywhere?

Have you ever tried to swipe, tap, or chip-read your American Express card only to receive an error message that says “sorry, American Express not accepted”? Have you ever wondered,...

Stripe Test Credit Card Numbers 2024

Stripe provides a comprehensive array of Stripe test card numbers, allowing you to simulate a wide range of payment scenarios. These test card numbers serve as important tools for creating...

“Successful Liability Shift for Enrolled Card is Required”: What Does This Mean?

In the world of payment transactions, a significant shift has occurred with the introduction of a liability shift for enrolled cards. The phrase “Successful Liability Shift for Enrolled Card is...