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When To Get A Cash Advance

  • On February 1, 2019
Everyone finds themselves struggling for cash sometimes. Unexpected expenses can wreak havoc on anyone’s finances. In an emergency situation, many people rely on a cash advance from their credit card. However, this can carry steep consequences at times. Many banks will charge users a fee to get cash from their credit card account. This is […]
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How Your POS Can Improve Customer Satisfaction

  • On January 22, 2019
The POS system you use is crucial to providing customer satisfaction. It can do a lot more for your business than you may realize. For example, it makes every transaction quicker, something customers generally appreciate. Using POS software such as Erply provides you with many advantages. The main one being that bar code scanning is […]
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How EMV Technology Will Impact Your Business In 2019

  • On January 17, 2019
EMV technology is changing the credit card industry. Your credit card machine needs to be able to handle this technology. Since most new cards these days have it, your business will suffer if you don’t adapt. One of the main reasons it has become so important is due to security. Payment processing is much more […]
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How To Improve Your Payment Processing Experience

  • On January 9, 2019
Payment processing is one of the most important tasks for every business. The better a customer’s experience, the more the business and the customer will benefit. This includes enhanced merchant services such as chip-enabled credit card readers. Experts agree that accepting credit cards is a necessity in today’s world. With many consumers no longer comfortable […]
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Mobile Payments Increased In 2018

  • On January 3, 2019
In 2018 consumers made a significant amount of purchases using their mobile devices. As a result, in many ways it was the year of digital banking. The European market has especially embraced it. Revolut and N26, the two biggest in Europe, they respectively have 3.3 and 2 million members. Between the two markets, they have […]
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Key Payment Processing Terms To Know

  • On December 20, 2018
Merchant Services  Payment processing services that are provided to businesses. Merchants are able to accept credit, debit or electronic payments through secure channels. They do not have to accept cash or checks only. Common merchant services are point of sale systems, credit card processing and customer loyalty programs. Automated Clearing House  An online financial institution […]
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The Importance of Good Customer Service During The Holidays

  • On December 13, 2018
The holiday shopping season is a busy one for retailers. It is the time of the year when good customer service becomes more important than ever. Failure to recognize this is a major mistake all retailers need to avoid. It is safe to say that holiday shopping leaves many consumers on edge. This will only […]
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Why You Should Upgrade Your POS After The Holidays

  • On December 7, 2018
There is no time of the year where payment processing is more important to your business than the holiday shopping season. It is make-or-break time for most businesses, retail or restaurant alike. This means if you are thinking of upgrading your POS system, the safest time to do it is after the holiday rush. It’s […]
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American Express Launches Express Go

  • On November 19, 2018
American Express has officially launched American Express Go, a virtual payments solution to streamline business expenses. Express Go offers Virtual Card numbers for in-person transactions. The program is designed to be a digital solution for medium to large companies that need a more efficient way to handle business expenses for employees and temporary workers who […]
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Chase Unveils New Visa Tap-to-Pay Cards

  • On November 16, 2018
Chase has announced a partnership with Visa to bring tap-to-pay to its portfolio of credit cards. Over the next few months, millions of Chase cardholders will be able to experience the fast checkout experience with their credit card, not a digital wallet. Chase, the largest credit card issuer in the United States, will begin sending […]
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