Merchant Services

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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How To Improve Your Payment Processing Experience

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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New American Express Pricing to Reduce Merchant Costs

American Express has announced a fundamental change to its business model in a move that is designed to increase acceptance of American Express cards. Historically, Amex has attempted to position itself as a premium credit card issuer which has come with higher credit card processing fees than other card issuers. This was based on the

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Firearm Merchant Accounts – What You Need to Know

Obtaining a Firearm Merchant Account Firearms are a big ticket item. The ability to process credit card payments can make or break a firearms business. However, securing merchant services like credit card processing can be challenging for firearms dealers because this type of operation is considered high risk from the perspective of potential merchant partners.

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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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Payment Processing for Medical Practices

Payment Processing for Medical Practices

In the healthcare sector, where patient well-being and confidentiality are paramount, the security of financial transactions is critical. This isn’t just about processing payments but it is also about protecting sensitive patient information, from medical histories to financial records, with the highest level of diligence. The industry is uniquely challenged and tasked with adhering to

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How to avoid merchant account holds or freezes

How to Avoid Merchant Account Holds or Freezes Many merchants do not understand why freezes or holds occur, but these are important topics to understand. Both are for the merchant’s protection, but they can be financially stressful to your business when they occur unexpectedly. Here’s why holds and freezes occur and what you need to do to make sure you

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Real-Time Payments Network approved! What Is It?

DOJ Approves Creation Of Real-Time Payments Network The DOJ has approved a real-time payment network suggested by two dozen banks who want to provide faster payments to merchants using their merchant services. The DOJ wanted to make sure that this was not a move that would consolidate too much power in too few places and that there is no

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