It’s a common situation – you’re considering a new credit card processor, maybe browsing a website or talking to a salesperson, when you’re offered a savings analysis. Perhaps you get a cold email from a processing rep. The website text or salesperson says that it’s free and will show you how much you can save […]
Comparing credit card processors? Be careful with savings analyses.
As swindlers find it more difficult to rob consumers by impersonating them at brick-and-mortar registers or by skimming their card information, they’re turning to online card-not-present attacks. The Fraud Picture So what is Secure Remote Commerce (SRC) anyway? How It Works SRC: Universal Buy Button Benefits to Businesses Limitations and Negative Perception Rolling Out SRC […]
Online payment fraud is on the rise. Secure Remote Commerce aims to curb it.
The method to go about choosing the right credit card processor is very similar whether you’re taking cards for the first time or switching processors from your existing solution. The only real difference is equipment considerations. This article will go over what you need to look for (and avoid!) in order to choose a merchant […]
Choosing the right merchant services provider (also called a credit card processor) for your business can be the difference between frustration and overpaying or a competitively priced merchant account with great customer service.
In the past, Clover’s focus had been small, quick-service restaurants. Now the company is turning its attention to full-service restaurants, a vertical that requires wider functionality. Clover is owned by Fiserv (formerly First Data), which owns the STAR network that processes about one-third of all U.S. debit cards. Although Clover comes with a small range […]
Did you know that you can browse the Clover App Marketplace to find cool apps to increase the features in your Clover system? Here are our picks for the 5 best Clover apps.
It’s not about brand recognition, star ratings, or exhaustive spreadsheets comparing rates. It’s about knowing what to look for that meets the needs of your specific business. Here’s what the savviest business owners know about credit card processing. Use their secrets to find the best account for your own business. The Right Account for One […]
There are many different ways to secure the right merchant account, but there are common threads that the savviest business owners all know.
In this article, we’ll point you in the direction of quality POS systems for your restaurant no matter what type it is. But more importantly, we’ll cover features specific to different types of restaurants, and teach you what to look for so you don’t get burned by a generic list that doesn’t take your needs […]
“Restaurant” is a broad category of business types. It can include fine dining, family dining, quick serve, delivery, pizzerias, cafes, pubs, and more. What’s great for a fine dining business might not accommodate the specialty needs of a pizza parlor.
Unfortunately, many practice management systems lock you in to one or two processors, eliminating your competitive leverage to negotiate low pricing for your merchant account. So, what are your options? You can either resign yourself to continually watching your pricing and fighting off rate hikes, or you can consider a “non-integrated” solution. In this article, […]
Medical practices of all kinds use practice management software, which often includes credit card processing.
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.
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