Credit Card Processing

Molly Bloom to be keynote speaker at WSAA

The Western State Acquirers Association (WSAA) is an organization that provides financial institutions, independent sales organizations, and other businesses involved in the payment processing and merchant services industries within the with up-to-date, industry-related education. Part of this effort is hosting a yearly conference in Palm Springs, CA that offers inspiration and education to the attendees.

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What is NFC? Everything you need to know about Near Field Communication and Contactless Payments

What is NFC (Near Field Communication)? Near Field Communication, commonly referred to as NFC, is a form of wireless communication used to connect smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices such as smart watches. In the payments industry it allows a user to wave their smartphone over a credit card machine to make a payment rather

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How Small Businesses Can Save On Processing Fees

Launching a small business can be both exciting and overwhelming. A reliable credit card processing solution is a necessity for any business that accepts card payments. Unfortunately, merchant fees can add up quickly. Here are a few tips to help your small business save on payment processing fees. Shop Around For The Best Pricing Selecting

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Payment Processing for Salons: What You Should Know

The advent of social media platforms such as Instagram has been a boon for hair and beauty salons. As the most popular photo sharing social network, Instagram is redefining personal style and aesthetics; users of this network, particularly women, will often share photos that highlight salon services they recently received and paid for. As can

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The End of Required Credit Card Signatures

In April, credit card signatures will become a thing of the past. American Express, Discover, Visa, and Mastercard have all announced they will end the signature requirement for in-store credit card machine purchases. For Discover, Mastercard, and American Express, the end date was April 13. Visa will end the signature requirement later in the month.

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Surcharge vs Cash Discount – What’s the Difference?

Surcharge vs Cash Discount – How They Differ There has been a lot of talk about cash discount programs and surcharging recently. Though these two payment processing programs have similarities they are not the same. Here is how the two differ. What are credit card surcharges? A credit card surcharge is a fee that is assessed

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Reduce Your Merchant Services Cost With Cash Discount Program

Reduce Your Merchant Services Cost With Cash Discount Program. Most people are paperless. In fact, many have become so accustomed to paying for goods and services in this manner, it has become a necessity for merchants to have credit card processing solutions. If the merchant wants to do business, he or she must have a

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