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The Difference Between Mobile Payments & Digital Wallets

In 2018, a one size fits all approach does not work when it comes to making payments for goods and services. Of course, there are old-school methods like cash or checks as well as standard credit and debit cards, but today’s mobile friendly society is ushering in an entirely new era of payment solutions. With payment technology moving at a breakneck pace, it’s important to stop once in a while to review the newest trends and to understand how they work. Mobile payments and digital wallets are...

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Tips For Better Understanding Your Processing Statement

As a business owner, you likely know the importance of reviewing your credit card processing statement each month. However, taking the time to review your statements will not do you much good without the proper understanding of what you are looking at. When you review your credit card statements without effective practices in place, you run the risk of paying more than you should. If you understand how credit card processing statements are formatted and the different fees involved, you will...

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Credit Card Decline Reason Codes

Declined credit cards are a common occurrence in any business environment, but it is especially common in retail or high-transaction volume businesses. Regardless of the point-of-sale system you are using, it should deliver a specific code number whenever a transaction is declined. But that won’t help give you the “why” without having the definitions to those codes. Having these decline code definitions on hand helps you provide better customer service by providing your customers with a more...

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Take Advantage of Level 3 Processing

Businesses that frequently sells to other companies or government agencies can greatly benefit from Level 3 processing.

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Tips For Keeping Credit Cards Secure On Vacation

Losing your debit or credit card normally isn’t that big of a deal. If one of your cards is lost, stolen or compromised, the card issuing bank will send you a replacement card within a few days. Most card issuers also provide fraud protection so you will not be personally liable for any unauthorized purchases that may occur before your lost or stolen card is closed.

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Getting Started With Credit Card Processing

If you’re a new business looking into accepting credit card payments, the "where do I begin" question may seem a little daunting. Don’t let the fancy technology and all of the payment industry lingo overwhelm you. Once you understand these few essential concepts, you can begin accepting credit card payments with peace of mind knowing that you have the correct setup for your business.

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Understanding Visa's New Chargeback Rules

In 2017, Visa began rolling out a new chargeback system designed to simplify the process. Known as Visa Claims Resolution (VCR), this new system places less emphasis on traditional litigation (i.e., back-and-forth disputes) and more emphasis on liability. The rules themselves are complex and you can read them here. Though one way in which VCR could help improve the system is through automation. Visa will use rules and workflows to screen chargebacks before they move onto the next stage....

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The New Clover Station 2018

The new Clover Station 2018 makes it easier than ever to streamline your business–its powerful system boasts enhanced features that help you get more done, so you can focus more on doing what you love. It's truly a complete All-In-One point of sale and payments system.

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Quick Chip Credit Card Processing

Quick Chip credit card processing isn’t a new type of security chip, nor is it a new type of credit card. Instead, it’s a software update provided by the Payment Card Industry. Once installed on your POS terminal, this patch will dramtically speed up the verification process at the point of sale. With a Quick Chip-enabled terminal, credit card data is temporarily stored locally within the terminal. This means customers can insert their cards at any time during the checkout process, even if the...

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Utility Interchange Rates Can Provide Huge Savings

Visa, MasterCard, and Discover offer incredibly low interchange rates to businesses that provide waste management or utility services. These special rates are called the utility interchange rates, and they can help to reduce your monthly credit card processing fees by up to 70%. To receive this special pricing your business must be set up with a Utilities merchant account.

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