Tag: mobile processing


Credit Card Processing

FreshBooks vs. Intuit GoPayment and QuickBooks for Taking Credit Cards

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

While there are plenty of mobile card readers (such as those available from Square, Authorize.Net, AnywhereCommerce, and more) FreshBooks is one of few that is offered by and directly integrates with accounting software. The main competitor in that arena is Intuit’s GoPayment, the mobile processing solution from the makers of QuickBooks. How do FreshBooks mobile […]

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Accounting software company FreshBooks rolled out an EMV/magstripe mobile credit card reader in the spring of 2016. We have a full review of the Freshbooks reader, but if you’re looking for more details, like how it stacks up to other options, this article is for you.

FreshBooks and QuickBooks mobile readers

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Taking EMV Chip Cards with a Smartphone or Virtual Terminal

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

In fact, many credit card processing companies have options for you. Learn how you can start taking chip cards securely with your smartphone or computer. Can I just use a basic mag stripe reader to take EMV chip cards? Smartphone and Tablet Card Readers Virtual Terminal Card Readers What are the costs for EMV capable readers? Are […]

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The EMV liability shift brought chip cards to the US, requiring a host of credit card processing equipment changes. For those who take payments on-the-go, rest assured that there are chip-compatible smartphone and tablet readers.

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GoPayment – A Costly Mistake!

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

GoPayment is consistent with the high rates, bundled pricing and fine print that plague Intuit credit card processing services in general. There are several alternatives to GoPayment that offer lower rates, more transparent pricing, and easier sign up. (Published) Rates & Fees What You Will Really PayExcessive Surcharging Card Swiper & Compatible Devices Sign Up […]

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GoPayment is a mobile credit card processing service from Intuit that allows a user to process credit card transactions from an Apple or Android-powered device.

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Mobile Showdown: PayPal Here Vs. Square 2019

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

The battle for the micro mobile market heats up as PayPal Here enters the ring in direct competition with Square.

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PayPal Here has taken the mobile payments market by storm with a smartphone processing solution that in several ways gets the better of the current market leader, Square.

PayPal Here Versus Square

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PayPal Here Credit Card Processing

Ben Dwyer
by Ben Dwyer

NOTE: As of April 2023, PayPal Here is no longer available by that name; it will be converted to PayPal Zettle. We’re leaving this article for historical accuracy. With the Here mobile option PayPal takes direct aim at Square — the market leader in the smartphone credit card processing space. Square has a few things […]

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Micro merchants and businesses that need to accept credit card payments while on the go have several smartphone credit card processing options to choose from. In addition to Square and Clover Go, one of the big players is PayPal Here, a service that allows iPhone, iPad and Android users to accept credit card payments through their mobile device.

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