There are plenty of Stripe competitors that offer similar services. The trick for finding the right alternative to Stripe is to know exactly what it is about Stripe that you like and what you don’t like. In this article, we’ll look at when to use Stripe, and when to consider a company like Stripe instead. […]
Stripe is a popular online payment solution, but it’s not the only option for accepting cards online. It’s also not usually the lowest cost.
Called “platform” or “marketplace” payment processing, this special type of merchant account enables you to securely accept payments when you run a marketplace instead of a direct-to-consumer business. In this article, we’ll take a look at a couple major players: Wepay and Stripe Connect. This article assumes that you already have a basic familiarity with […]
If you’re looking to accept credit and debit payments from one client on behalf of another client, you’ll need specialty credit card processing.
Many businesses, especially smaller companies, don’t think much about credit and debit card fraud. But oversights and not using proper anti-fraud tools can add up to expensive mistakes. Taking precautions can help minimize your risk. Fraud Prevention for Business Debit and Credit Card Fraud: The Consequences Preventing Card Fraud Types of Debit and Credit Card […]
Taking credit cards is necessary these days. So is protecting your business from potential fraud those cards can bring.
As First Data / Fiserv and TSYS / Global Payments are competitors, it’s no surprise that TSYS looked to challenge First Data on the equipment front. After First Data’s success with the Clover line of processing machines, TSYS had to do something to catch up. Enter the Vital line. In this article, we’ll compare the […]
In this corner, Clover: the point of sale and mobile solutions available from processing giant First Data (now Fiserv). In this corner, Vital: the challenger from major processor TSYS (now part of Global Payments). How do they compare?
The truth is, how much you can save depends on what you’re paying now and how much of that is negotiable. Unfortunately, not all processing costs can be lowered. That said, we’ve found that switching from Dentrix to a processor through a CardFellow membership results in significant savings – often more than 40%. For some […]
Many practice use Dentrix practice management software, but if you take credit cards through the software, you know that it’s not cheap. How much money are you leaving on the table, and what are the alternatives?
There are a few important considerations. Here are things to keep in mind about Stripe chargeback protection: The chargeback protection program costs 0.40% per transaction. That’s not exactly cheap. Not all chargebacks are eligible. In fact, quite a few types are ineligible. “Risky” transactions will require use of 3D Secure anti-fraud tools. 3D Secure already […]
In June 2019, Stripe announced a chargeback protection program. For an additional fee, Stripe will cover the cost of some disputed transactions. That sounds good, but is it actually worth it?
First of all, I’m referring to the lawsuit formally named In Re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation. You may also see it called the Payment Card Interchange Fee Settlement, which should be the return address. It’s a good idea to verify that any paperwork you’ve received matches this information. Unfortunately, there […]
If you received a notice of a class action lawsuit claiming you may be affected by a payment card settlement, you’re probably wondering if it’s legitimate. It is, but there are some important things to know.
Depending on the app, you can expect features like inventory management, employee timeclock / tracking, or detailed reporting, as well as industry-specific functions. In fact, the right POS app can help you streamline everything from product ordering to employee time tracking. But which point of sale apps offer the best value? We’ve narrowed down our […]
Point of sale apps let you carry out more functions than simple cash registers or credit card readers.
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