Category: Credit Card Processing


Credit Card Processing

Credit Card Processing for Gambling and Fantasy Sports

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

The rise of fantasy sports adds another layer of complexity, as lawmakers and fantasy sports businesses argue over whether the activity is truly “gambling.” However, if you run a casino, online gambling site, or fantasy sports site, be aware that you’ll be considered “high risk” when it comes to credit card processing. High Risk Merchant […]

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Gambling of any form has a murky history in the United States. Legal in some locations and not in others, it creates a challenge for credit card processors.

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Credit Card Processing, Medical and Dental

Credit Card Processing for Dentists

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

As a dentist, orthodontist, oral surgeon, or dental professional, you know that accepting credit and debit cards is convenient for patients and can eliminate the time and expense of sending invoices to collect payment. But many practices overpay for credit card processing, either by choosing practice management systems that lock them into higher rates or […]

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Learn how to navigate the credit card processing maze to secure the most competitive pricing and solution for your dental practice.

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Credit Card Processing

Credit Card Processing for Tech Support Businesses

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

Fortunately, legitimate tech support businesses can still secure merchant accounts to accept credit cards. You’ll just need to work with a “high risk” credit card processor that permits tech support businesses. Types of Tech Support Why is tech support considered high risk? Mitigating Risk for Card-Not-Present Transactions Merchant Accounts for Tech Support Businesses Finding a […]

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Some people are surprised that tech support businesses are considered high risk. But when you factor in the ease of scamming consumers, high chargebacks, and over-the-phone or internet transactions, it makes more sense.

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Credit Card Processing

Credit Card Processing for Vape and Tobacco Shops

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

If you’re looking for credit card processing for an e-cigarette business or tobacco shop, it’s important to know your options. In this article, we’ll go over the difference between high risk and low risk smoke shops and how to find a processor no matter what kind of business you run. Vape Shops / E-cigarettes Tobacco […]

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Vape shops and traditional tobacco smoke shops often run into challenges when applying for merchant accounts.

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Credit Card Processing

Adult Entertainment Merchant Accounts

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

It’s true that you’ll want to look for a high risk credit card processor that specifically supports your industry. But the good news is that there are many processing companies willing to serve adult-oriented businesses. Before we get to the specifics of adult entertainment merchant accounts, let’s start with a quick overview of credit card […]

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Adult entertainment and services are considered “high risk” in credit card processing, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t have options.

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Accounting and Finance, Credit Card Processing

Verosa for QuickBooks Integration

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

Businesses can take payments through the terminal and post them automatically to QuickBooks. Verosa’s payment terminals allow customers to swipe cards via most USB card readers. The software is easy to use, and is designed for QuickBooks-using businesses seeking alternative processing avenues rather than have their credit card processing accounts with QuickBooks/Intuit. It’s unclear if […]

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No matter their size, busiensses want the most economical way to process customer credit cards. Verosa, based in Vancouver, Washington, hosts a payment terminal specifically for QuickBooks.

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Credit Card Processing

Visa Zero Floor Limit Fee

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

The fee basically acts as a penalty for submitting a transaction for settlement without first submitting it for proper authorization. As of 2022, Visa sets the zero floor limit fee at $0.20. Visa Assessment Fees The Zero Floor Limit Fee Finding the Fee on Your Statement Lowering Visa Costs at Your Business Visa Assessment Fees […]

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The Zero Floor Limit fee applies to transactions without a previously approved authorization.

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Visa’s Zero Dollar Verification Fee

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

When you properly verify information, the zero dollar verification fee will apply and the misuse of authorization fee will not. Visa Assessments The Zero Dollar Verification Fee Information You Can Verify Locating the Fee on Statements Lowering Costs to Take Credit Cards Comparing Markups Visa Assessments When you accept Visa cards at your business, Visa […]

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The Zero Dollar Verification Fee is a small charge (called an assessment) that Visa imposes when your business verifies cardholder information without actually charging the card.

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